The History of Yoruba Land

The History of Yoruba Land

The definitive podcast covering the history of the Yoruba nation, from its legendary inception in the tales of its semi-mythical founder, Oduduwa, to the integral role of its peoples in the establishment of the modern state of Nigeria.

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April 20, 2025 3 mins

This is a teaser for an upcoming episode, which will delve into the details regarding the founding and development of the city of Ilé-Ifẹ̀.

Tune in next sunday, 18th May (Formerly 4th May), to listen to the latest episode of the history of Yorubaland podcast. Until then, happy easter, and have a nice week.

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Like Romulus and Remus of Roman fame, Queen Dido of Carthage, or Genghis Khan of the Mongols, the Yoruba also believe they all share a common heroic ancestor in the legendary Odùduwà of Ilé-Ifẹ̀. Join me this week, as we explore the earliest origins of this enigmatic figure, whose legend is so pivotal to Yoruba identity.

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January 1, 2023 5 mins

A very important update about the state of the show moving forward Please don't forget to subscribe to my Twitter for extras like updates, sources or visual aids. For a link to my twitter handle, check out my Linktree @: https://linktr.ee/africanhistoryhub

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A short teaser for the upcoming first part of a 4-part block of episodes detailing the life and legend of Odùduwà (Oòdua), the illustrious founder of the yoruba nation, and a short early history of the kingdom and city state of Ilé-Ifẹ̀, the first major yoruba state.For extras like updates, sources or visual aids, check out my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/africanhistoryhub
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July 31, 2022 31 mins
In this episode, we will briefly explore the Yoruba people, and their history, culture and identity For extras like updates, sources or visual aids, check out my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/africanhistoryhub
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This a short teaser for the upcoming (and unfortunately very, very long awaited) new episode, which will briefly explore the modern Yoruba nation and the forces and factors that led to its establishment, as well as its continued role in the development of many regions, including Nigeria, West Africa and even the Americas.  Click on the LinkTree below to subscribe to my socials, especially my twitter, and turn on notifications, whi...
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In this short introductory episode, I introduce myself, and give a brief overview of the content, structure, release schedule and sources for the podcast moving forward 

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