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I’m Yoruba and it’s not news that we’re very hospitable and accommodating which also includes religious tolerance and that’s why it’s common for Yorubas to be either Christian, Muslim or Traditionalists, in fact you can easily find inter religious marriages within the Yorubas.
The Yoruba-speaking part of Nigeria is located in southwestern Nigeria which comprises six states (including Lagos) and they are very hospitable and accommodating though there are two major religions among the Yoruba people which are Islam and Christianity, the traditional religion is still being practised by a good number of people, especially the elderly in mostly the rural areas
Yorubas are indigenous to 10 states which in addition to the ones you mentioned also include Kwara and Kogi states in North central region of Nigeria and Yoruba speaking communities of Edo and Delta states in the southernmost part of Nigeria.
To clear up something. The narrator was referring to Igbo or Ugbo people (now a subset of the Yoruba race, Igbo or Ugbo means forest and it refers to the Yoruba people of the present-day Ondo state). It was not referring to eboe or ibo (now wrongly written and pronounce as Igbo). Yoruba people did not have anything to do with the present-day Igbo people of South eastern Nigeria and in fact, we had no contact until the colonial invasion and the resultant amalgamation.
Louisiana is like the only State in the USA to have sizable numbers of Yorùbás imported in and we are the state with the most diverse groups of Africans brought in during slavery.
The Yoruba people are very religion tolerant. We practice 3 major religions here, Christianity, Islam and the traditional worshippers religion (Orisha)
Proudly Yoruba 🇳🇬 Till today, the Ooni of Ife (King of Ile Ife) is the most reverred and influential Yoruba king. Olodumare / Olorun translates to God in English. So, even if a Yoruba person is Christian or Muslim, they still call God Olorun/Olodumare in their native tongue. Yorubas are the most open minded when it comes to religion. I'd day 40% are Christians, 40% are Muslims and 20% are traditionalists. It'd be very rare to find an extended yoruba family where all the members practice the same religion. Majority of the Igbos are Christians while majority of the Hausas are Muslims. The Yoruba states are found in the South Western part of Nigeria namely Osun, Ogun, Oyo, Lagos, Ondo and Ekiti states. People of yoruba heritage can also be found in parts of Edo and Delta States.
Worshipping the Orisha used to be the old religion before Christianity and Islam. Some people still worship the old gods today tho. Christianity and Islam is almost equal in Southern parts, at least compared to the North and East. Yemoja is used now almost as a synonym for mermaid. Osun festival is still held till this day as the goddess Osun is one for fertility as well. A little bit about weddings The bride price is given by the groom to the bride's family as a sign that he is able to provide for his family and also as an appreciation to the family for raising his bride so well. That is why he also prostrates to his father-in-law, for appreciation and respect.
islam and christianity is not equal in the south. Total south including( south east, south south and southwest. its about 90% christianity to 10% islam) but as for yoruba, South west alone, it's about 65% Christianity to 35% islam.
As African Americans they most likely have some Nigerian ancestry, similarly to Afro Caribbean and other Africans in the diaspora. Who knows...it could be either on of the groups mentioned. This is explained in the video
Both Yorubas and lgbos are good,we get along and intermarry though but the actual story was that Moremi was taken captive in Benin,present day Edo State(it wasn't the lgbos who took her captive)
It will surprise you to know that the original name of the universal deity of the Yoruba, Olorun or Olodumare is the same name referenced to the Christian God, Yahweh in present time. In Ghana for instance, the Akans still refer to the Christian God, Yahweh by the ancestral deity's (Supreme being) name, Onyankropon (the oak on whom when you lean on, you will never fall) or Nyame (the one whom when you receive, you will never go hungry or lack). This is to show us that per the narrative of the colonizers who claimed Africans were devil worshippers and that, they introduced 'God' to us, it's all a lie. Africans knew and had a relationship with God and still do before the coming of the Europeans. I pray that Africans will breakthrough from mental slavery(which was the form of human slavery meted to the remaining Africans on the continent after the trans-Atlantic slave trade) as well as neo-colonialism (cuz although, all African countries have gained independence from their colonizers, certain clauses and laws formulated by the colonizers still bounds the African economy and sovereignty in spite of all the natural resources that we have. Even the US government (the land of the free) threatens sanctions if we dare break from these clauses. It's happened to Zimbabwe and many other African countries ❤
Very good content, you guys! Please keep up the good work. To answer your question regarding the intersection of religion and culture. You're right that the Northern Nigerians are predominantly Muslims while the South is predominantly Christians. The manifestation of these 2 imported religions into Nigeria can be traced back to slavery era where the Arab slave traders coming in from the North converted the northern inhabitants into muslims. Likewise, when the Europeans came in through the South, they too converted many southerners to christianity - forcing them to abandon their ancestral religions. However, perhaps the only ancestral religion that endured these tumultuous periods and still practice their faith (although at a smaller scale) are the Yoruba people. And this was in part due to the strong affinity the Yorubas had for their deities and their religion. Also, the millions of Yorubas that were taken to Brazil, Cuba, and other parts of the Americas still retain their Yoruba cultural identity up till today, as well as still worshipping the various Yoruba deities such as Orisha, Olodumare, Osun, Yemanja, and many more. Sorry for the long length.
Regarding the religion of the Yorubas in the modern day Nigeria, it is a mix of Christianity, Islam and the Yoruba religion. History has shown that the South Western part of Nigeria which is the home of the Yorubas in Nigeria, is the most religiously tolerant part of the country. You can find representation of the three religions in one family, where the mother and father could practice different religions and the children also get to choose what religion they would practice. Regarding the relationship between the Yorubas and the Igbos, there has been a lot of inter marriage between the two tribes in the last three decades.... its now even a form of joke between younger people that the two tribes have a magical sexual and romantic attraction, i consider this very true.
My family Is a typical example half of my family is Muslim on both sides ,my grandad was an imam in the mosque...both my parents are respectable elders in the church but we still buy my grand parents rams for Eid and go still chop ileya food ..
The yorubas and Igbos are actually the tribes that get along the most in Nigeria. I'd say they have the highest amount of inter-tribal marriages. We're neighbours, we occupy the southern part of Nigeria. Most of the stories told about those gods (orisas) are not myths. Those gods (sango, Ogun, osun, yemoja) were actual human beings that lived on earth very many years ago and people decided to idolize them because of their great deeds and the powers they possessed when they were on earth. There are still proofs of their existence and time on earth in many yoruba kingdoms today. For Christians, it'd just be like people idolizing Elijah, Elisha, Moses, Mary, etc for the powers they possessed while on earth.
Yoruba and Igbos don't have the highest number of inter tribal marriages lol 😂. It's Hausa and Fulani that have the highest. Most of those inter tribal marriages that occur btw Yoruba and Igbo majorly happens in Lagos and sometimes other states in Yoruba land. It's the hype around those marriages that makes you think it is that high. Yoruba people can marry anybody, including Fulani, Edo, Urhobo, Ebira, Igala, Hausa and so on
We don't get along with Igbo. In fact, we don't know them until the amalgamation. The narrator was referring to Ugbo/Igbo people in Ondo State. Ugbo/Igbo people is a subgroup of Yoruba race and is different from ebo/ibo/yibo/now wrongly written as Igbo people of South Eastern Nigeria.
NOT Ibo people. It's the Ugbo. That's what we heard growing up but it's wrong. The Ugbo people are part of the coastal Yoruba peoples today. The author did a good job.
Just to answer your question. I’m proudly Yoruba. But within my family are Christian, Moslems and traditionalist. Which is very common within Yoruba tribe. In a nutshell Yorubas are pretty chilled and very accommodating. Stress free group of tribes. That’s why our parties be lit 🔥 😅😅😅😅. Okay, bye.
It is not ibo as being pronounced but Ugbo,also known as MAYIN people. The MAYIN people are the aboriginal people that were driven out of ILE IFE when Odùduwà arrived.
There are 3 religions in Nigeria, Traditional religion and the other 2. Yoruba religion(categorized as a traditional religion) is the most prominent religion out of Africa and it's practiced in Brazil, Cuba, in other South American countries and the Caribbean. In most cases, those practicing the other 2 religions despite the hype still maintain their link with our traditional religions.
The story of Moremi and igbo( means forest in Yoruba) pronounced with a different tone is not referring to other tribe of Nigeria. Moremi saved her people from the forest raiders who troubled the peace of the town.
I grew up with what I think are two Yorùbá originated superstitions. 1. Walking over someone will stunt their growth 2. Bird pooing on you is good luck
The title of Oduduwa in ile ife is called Ague oghene a benin word, the ikedu tradition is the oldest tradition in yoruba land, they used words like, oghene, igho, owigho and so on, this words are benin language not yoruba
Just wanted to shed some light on your question....In the southern parts of Nigeria there are numerous traditional religions that have survived the colonial imposition of Christianity on the people. One of such traditional religions is Ifa which is yoruba precolonial spirituality. Although most of these local religions are generally frowned upon due to colonial influence many adherents practice their spirituality along with either Christianity or islam while others maintain the old ways in secret. I hope this clears this up somewhat for you.
Olodumare...... SUPREME Heavenly God... The traditional believe is a locally believes gods....(orishaa). Among them is Sango, oya, obatala,osun etc... OYO IS THE ANCIENT CAPITAL OF THE YORUBA KINGDOM, THE SPIRITUAL TOWN IS IFE OR ORIGIN..... OBA (KING) IS A RULER..... CHIEF( OYE) BALE (governor/counselor). Christianity came through Southern NIGERIA. And Islam came through Northern NIGERIA.... This traditional believes is pre Colonia... .... And still been practice today.... Though more people are now claiming other religions
Good job guys. But I have some things to correct on this particular show. I am Yoruba man to the core and By the special grace of the Creator I know our History. Beyond all these clouds of myths Yoruba has fantastic History. So I wish to speak with u privately if you want. Thanks well done.
Yoruba culture is found every where in the world with spirituality and most powerful people who settle down in Yorubaland we’re all black skin and they’ve all migrated before Columbus to the American cause most sculpture as Nigerians statue found in Europe and Asia and so many place in the world also found in Europe and American that’s for you to know that theirs about Nigerian most people who went into slavery as Nigerian population
Fun fact: whenever you see a surname that begins with "ADE", know that the person is Yoruba. "ADE" translates to "CROWN", so anyone bearing a surname that begins with "Ade" comes from a royal family / lineage of Kings in Yoruba land.
A lot of yoruba's don't know that. If you ask them what is the meaning of eko that is the local name for Lagos and has been since the colonial times a lot of yoruba's don't know what it means. I want any of them to prove me wrong that a lot of places in Lagos has some Edo names If not Edo names some Delta names.
Yorubas from Ibadan Oyo state Nigeria are sarcastic mouthy and abusive. I know cos I was born and grew up in Ibadan. Originally from okeImesi Ekiti state
Good question. the southerners were the ones who were contacted by the Europeans missionaries before that all southerners were traditionalists. Christianity is the main obstacle ofthe dwindling amount of traditioalists. Most Christians still practice traditionalism alongside or they just give what is caesar to caesar as they say. Same as the north just that for there it Islam instead of Christianity
Is a big lie, all yorubas historians agreed that Oduduwa was a foreigner a stranger in ile ife that he came to meet the aboriginal people of the land who are the ugbo people. Oduduwa was the son of ogiso owodo from igodomigodo now benin present day Nigeria 🇳🇬 ogiso means king which wisdom is from above or king of the sky, it doesn't mean someone that fell from the sky it's the wisdom the people cherish heavenly, when Oduduwa came to ile ife he told the people that he is the son of ogiso, they taught fell from the sky no never. Oduduwa was born in benin City he was a self exile Prince who later became a ruler in ile ife the benin people recognise Oduduwa and his origin
Kaaro bawoni... It's a spiritual system I hate using that word religion. Religions are like Santeria or Candomblé which is based off of and stems from Yoruba spirituality.
The Morèmi story is COMPLETELY WRONG, no hate to the creator of the video but the story is wrong. Moremi also did not get intimate with the king of the invaders, she gained his trust and in his desire to be closer to her, he divulged the secrets of the raid. Also, Moremi had A SON not a daughter and the son didn't become a deity. Yemoja is an Irúnmolè meaning primodial deity, meaning that the deity was there from the beginning of time, from the moment the oriṣa descended to earth.
FALSE!!! First of all, you're not from Nigeria and know nothing about Nigeria. Your last name "OSENY" is most often found in Uganda/East Africa. Yorubas and Igbos get along well in everything, such as intertribal marriage, sports, businesses, education, exhibitions, social activities, etc. Most importantly, the city of Lagos is a Yoruba land and both the Igbos and Yorubas live as a family in Lagos.
@@tundeshebolatan4678 leave the werey 😂😂 The invaded a land with people already in it and made themselves kings just to sell slaves now they want to claim it.
Lagos was originally part of Ijebuland. The paramount King of Ijebuland, the Awujale gave the land to the Awori people,a Yoruba tribe to settle it. Lagos was later invaded by the Benin Empire army and became its colony for a while until the Awori people were able to fight back and got the Benin army evicted from their land.
