Ten (10) Foreign Countries That Speaks Yoruba Language (Details Here)

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It is quite very surprising to know that it is not only Nigerians that speak Yoruba language, the language is being spoke in other countries as well.

According to Wikipedia, Yoruba is the most widely spoken language outside Nigeria and Africa. It's been estimated that there are over 40 million Yoruba primary and secondary language speakers across the globe. 

Yoruba language is the language spoken by the people from the south western part of Nigeria which includes Osun, Oyo, Ogun, Ekiti and ondo. The language is well spoken in some African countries and in European countries.

Due to the slave trade across the world and other factors, the Yoruba tribe has been able to touch far and wide places around the globe thereby spreading her root in different part of the world.

Hence, the purpose of this article is to expose us to foreign countries where Yoruba language is being spoken as part of their language.

1. Brazil

Brazil is one of the countries where the Yoruba language is being spoken. The country has a history of Yoruba migration into the country as far back as the 1950s.

Also, a son of the former Alaafin of Oyo was captured and sold as slave to Brazil but later on, he was able to find his feet and became a king in Brazil known as Dom Oba II up till today.

Brazil in 2018 made Yoruba an official language in the country and the country has the largest number of Yoruba indigenes.

2. United Kingdom And Wales

According to history, the British masters known as colonial masters are the ones that colonized Nigeria thus making it possible for Nigerians to move into the UK easily. it is worthy of note that Yoruba indigene are of high population in this country. 

Meanwhile, it is an additional advantage for anybody that can speak Yoruba to get recruited to the British Police. 

3. Caribbean Island

It might sound funny but Yoruba language is widely spoken in the Caribbean island up till date. Moreso, Music entertainer Tar Ukoh popularly known as Masimba once said the Yoruba in Carribean still play and enjoy their traditional Yoruba songs, masquerade and other cultural activities done by the indigenes who has no root to Yoruba in Nigeria.

4. Liberia

In Liberia, it is estimated that about a minority of 24,000 people speak Yoruba in the country.

In Liberia, the Yoruba speaking side are referred to as Aku. There are Insinuations that the Yoruba people might have migrated to the country as far back as 600AD.

5. El- Salvador

The country located in the North America axis is one of the countries that fancy and speak Yoruba language a lot. 

The country is part of the countries where yoruba salves are taken to during those days of slave trade. The country houses a lot of Yoruba culture like masquerading, youruba cultural song, Bats dance, egungun festival and lots more.

This particular country do exactly what is done in Yoruba land. They worship Sango, God of Thunder (Xango), Iyemoja, God of Water (Lemanja) and other Yoruba Traditional practice.

6. Sierra-Leone

Sierra Leone is a west African country not far from Nigeria. The country boast of Yoruba speaking indigenes who have been there for years. This was possible through inter-country border trade popularly done by the Yoruba's. The Yoruba are also called Aku in the country.

7. Cuba

Cuba which happens to be the second smallest country in the whole world also home Yoruba indigene in the country. 

It is mostly spoken in the black side of the country. 

8. Benin Republic

Benin Republic is one of the closest countries to Nigeria in terms of distance and cultural heritage. One of the well respected feature which has characterized Benin Republic is the growing influence of Yoruba language, culture and tradition in the neighbouring west African country.

Moreso, four years ago the Benin republic government officially recognised Yoruba as an official language in the country.

9. Togo

The ifè (Togo) section of yoruba is spoken by about 90,000 people in Togo. The language is well and fluently spoken in the city of Atakpame as a result of migration by a section of the yorubas from ija-oku the former Dahomey into the Togolese territory.

In terms of landmark, Atakpame has some similarities with Ibadan and Abeokuta with the presence of Rocks, mountains and ancient buildings.

10. Bahia

Bahia is a state in Brazil, Yoruba is one of the most widely spoken languages in this state. 

It is historic because it houses the pelourinho, the building where the Yorubas and other slaves from other western countries were kept before they are been dispersed to their merchants in the 17th century. 

Other countries that speaks Yoruba are Ghana, Gambia, North America and some European countries.

6 Countries Where Sun Never Sets And There Is No Night

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Although there are many wonders in the world, but a country where there is no night is also not less than any wonder. The names of such places exist in these countries. Meaning this place is very different from normal day and night If you are thinking that there will be no humans living in these places, then your thinking is wrong because the cities are settled in these places.

Let's know in which country where there is no night.  

1. Alaska

This island was once part of Russia, but the US bought it from Russia and since then it is part of America. It is also called the state of beautiful glaciers, in many places here the sun does not sink between May to July, that is, there is no night for some time here. Here the sun sets at around 12:30 in the night and the sunrise also occurs after 51 minutes. 

2. Canada

One of the largest countries of the world, Canada also has a strange cycle of day and night.This country is covered with snow at certain times of the year, but in its northwestern region, the sun does not sink here for 50 days in the summer days in the year, and there is continuous daylight here. 

3. Finland 

It is a beautiful country made up of thousands of lakes and islands. During the summer season, the sun does not hide here for about 76 days and the daylight remains here. Along with this, the sun keeps its light on even in the night, it is a good place to spend summer vacation along with walking.

4. Iceland 

It is the second largest island in Europe after Great Britain. Iceland is the 18 largest island in the world by area, it is said that the sun does not sink here from May 10 to the end of July. Millions of tourists reach here at this time to see this place of nature. 

5. Norway

It is also called the country of midnight. Since this country falls within the Arctic Circle, the day and night here are slightly opposite from normal. Here the sun does not sink for about 76 days from May to July because of this there is no night in the month of May July in Norway. 

6. Sweden 

Due to the different geographical location of this country, day and night are different here. In many places in Sweden, the sun does not sink from May to August. There is no night here for about 100 days.

Lagos most dangerous places not to enter at night pls take note

This article is for the safety of the people living in Lagos. I have done some research on the most dangerous places that you should not enter at night, especially if you are walking alone.

The places that I am about to list is known for high level of crime like Rape, Robbery, Cultism etc.

The number one location is Ajegunle, the place is also referred to as Ghetto and we all that Ghetto does not signify anything good. Ajegunle is not a very safe place to walk alone at night especially if you are not living in the area because you could be robbed, even kidnapped.

Number two location is Mushin: you probably must have heard about Mushin if you've lived in Lagos for a while, this is one of the most dangerous places to be at night. According to some residents; there is a high level of cultism in this area.. Fight erupts from this area every now and then.

Number three is Oshodi: if this area was not on our list, the list would not have been complete. Oshodi, even though it has been renovated, there are still some criminal activity going on here. Hold on to your phone, wallet and handbag when walking past this area at anytime.

Number four is Ikeja; not every area in Ikeja is dangerous at night, but Under Bridge and Computer Village are the two main places you should avoid at night.

Number five is Fadeyi; the funny thing about this area is that one minute it can be very peaceful, the next minute you will be running for your life.It is known for so many criminal activity including robbery.

Number six is Agege; no, I am not talking about Bread... I am talking about the real Agege. Some of the residents in this area say that they feel very unsafe due to the rampant criminal activities in this area. 

Do you know any area that is dangerous at night?? 

31 funny wedding pictures that will make you laugh

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