Archives Tag: Bini
The Origin of the Yoruba
April 19, 2022
The Yoruba are the second largest ethnic group in Nigeria, with a population of about 30 million, and occupy most of what we refer to today as South Western Nigeria. Indigenous Yoruba populations can also be found in the Republic of Benin and Togo (1). They boast a rich culture which has influenced many other … Continue reading The Origin of the Yoruba
DISCOVER NIGERIA: Where Do Obas Go After “Here”?
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. Some questions never really surface in general discourse. But seriously, where do the Obas of Benin go after they exit this world? The Binis believe they go to heaven. And Ife tradition seems to believe that too. Yoruba historians widely speculated that Ona Orun Awon Oba Ado was a site in Ife … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: Where Do Obas Go After “Here”?
