African Countries That Speak The Yoruba Language Apart From Nigeria
The Yoruba are among the most storied groups in Africa. Their ancestral homeland cuts across present-day southwest Nigeria, Benin Republic and Togo in West Africa. They number between 35 and 40 million. Their dynamic culture, philosophy, arts, language, sociology and history have attracted numerous studies.
The Yoruba Goddess To Whom Beyonce Paid Tribute
The Yoruba Goddess, "Osun" is regarded as one of the most powerful dieties in Yorubaland. She is well-known, and also worshipped outside Nigeria in counties like Brazil and Cuba. Beyonce has been known to pay homage to "Osun" through her work. Osun is an "orisha" (deity) of the Yoruba people.
3 foreign countries where Yoruba language and culture is spoken and practiced.
The Yoruba language originates from the Southwestern part of Nigeria. It is spoken in different parts of Africa, South America, Europe, and The United Kingdom. As a result of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade of the 18th century, Yoruba indigenes are spread all over the world, not only is the language being spoken but the culture is also practiced.
6 Times Countries Played Against Football Clubs
Traditionally football is normally played between one country and another or a football club and another. However, there have been instances where a friendly game is organized between a country and a club. In this article, we are going to look at six times a football match was played between a country and a club.
5 Yoruba Words That Were Derived From Arabic
Yoruba language of the south-western people of Nigeria, is widely spoken in Nigeria. It is also spoken in Brazil, Cuba, and the Caribbean Islands. It is a rich language with some words loaned from other languages such as Arabic. Here are the five Yoruba words that were derived from Arabic.
Meet The Musician Who Moved Out Of Her Country And Was Not Allowed To Return
Latin music was very popular in the United States during the 20th century, a lot of musicians in the US were so much engaged in Latin music.However, a young musician, and actress, popularly recognized as Celia Cruz.She was born in Cuba, on the 21st of October, 1925.
Meet Efe Ajagba's Next Opponent Who Is Undefeated In 18 Pro Career Fights
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Why communism failed everywhere except in China?
The perception that Communism is rotting in the trash heap of history is based on people not being fully informed about all the Communist regimes in the world. Most people in the West are only really aware of 3 communist states, the Soviet Union, Cuba and China.
Photos: 7 Popular Celebrities Who Are Not Originally From America
From time to time, you will always see different people who desire to travel to the United States of America in search of greener pastures. However, it may surprise to know that there are some American Celebrities who actually entered the country illegally or were not originally from the country.
Yoruba Is An Official Language In Brazil, See Other Countries That also speak Yoruba
Yoruba is one of the major language spoken in Nigeria today, it is also as popular as the Igbo and Hausa language spoken in Nigeria too and little do many know that it is not only spoken in Nigeria but it is also spoken in other countries.
Opinion: What Maria Needs To Do After Chief Priest Alleged That She Snatched His Sister's Husband
Nigerian entrepreneur, Cuba Chief Priest, made a shocking revelation on his official Instagram page earlier this evening. In a statement posted on Instagram, Cubana Chief Priest made it clear that BBN Star, Maria Benjamin, has snatched his sister's husband. Cubana Chief Priest pointed out that he was forced to voice out because Maria had threatened her sister.
Brazil, Cuba, 3 Other Countries Where Yoruba Language And Culture Is Being Practised
Yoruba is a language spoken in some countries in West Africa, most prominently in Southwestern Nigeria. It is spoken by the ethnic Yoruba people who make up over 55 million of Nigeria's entire population. The language, which has gained global prominence is primarily spoken in a dialectal area spanning Nigeria, Benin and Togo, with smaller migrated communities in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Sierra Leone and The Gambia also joining to converse in Yoruba. Aside these West African countries, the Yoruba vocabulary is also
Did you know there were over 600 plots to assassinate Fidel Castro.
Am sure not many have heard of the Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, he is one of the greatest dictator I'm the history of Cuba.Though he wasn't that powerful but something made him to be feared by the United States of America.During the cold war of 1947 to 1991.
The True Story of The Santeria: A Cuban Religion That Finds Its Origin in the Yoruba Culture
Some religious practices can be very surprising because they link aspects from different beliefs which may appear incompatible at first glance.In the case of Santeria, the connection between native deities from Afro-Cuban folklore and Christianity have created one of the spiciest mixtures you can imagine in a religion.
How The Brazilians and Caribbean Copied And Modernized The Calabar Carnival.
The word "Carnival" is an English term for cultural parades and practices that were celebrated by African elites to maintain their African roots.Today, we will talk about how the Utomo Ubong a yearly celebration, that was done in loving memory of the Ubong of calabar and how it was transported by slave descendants to the caribbean, Trinidad, Brazil, Cuba and the Barbados.
Why The Russian Military Might Be The Reason Why 130 US Diplomats Have Brain Injuries - US Pentagon
A group of American diplomats stationed in Cuba and China started having serious health problems five years ago.It has caused brain damage in some cases.The attacks have continued all over the world, including in Europe, according to the New York Times.The Russian military GRU, according to the Pentagon, is behind it.
7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Haiti, Thousands feared dead
A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. The 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck five miles from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 7.5 miles west of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince.
15 Wonders Of The World You Need To See.
1.Mount Roraima, Venezuela Rambling across 31 sq km, the culmination fights with the mists.The 400-meter tall precipices on all sides have lines of Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela individually.2.
Opinion : Check Out Photos Of This Famous Actor Who Looks So Much Like The Ex President Of Cuba
It has been known to occur that two entirely different persons from different places across the world find themselves bearing a striking resemblance with each other.This might make such persons assume that they have found their long-lost twin.
Checkout cute pictures of the 18-year-old American singer, Malu Trevejo with 10.3m followers on IG
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