Are Yorubas from Egypt or Mecca? | Orisun Yoruba by Araba Fayemi Elebuibon | Goegraphy

Where did Yoruba people originate from? This is the first Google search related to the Yoruba people of Nigeria, which are located in West Africa. Araba Yemi Elebuibon explains the Yoruba conception of creation as it is portrayed in Odu Ifa. Some people mistakenly believed that the Yoruba people, who reside in the southwest of Nigeria, were a race that has been existing since the time of their ancient father ODUDUWA, who migrated from the historic city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

Yoruba people are not Arabs. Yoruba is from the kingdom of Ife in southwest Nigeria, in the Yoruba language it means ‘land is expanding’. The Yoruba people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria and are also found in Togo, Benin, Ghana, and other West African countries. The Yoruba people have a long history of trade and commerce, as well as art and culture.

The Yoruba people are known for their beautiful architecture and wood carvings. They have been influenced by many different cultures throughout history. The Yoruba people have a vibrant culture that still thrives today. The Yoruba people celebrate many festivals and holidays. The most important festival is called Sango and it honors the god of thunder who brought rain to the land