Regional and Diasporic Network by Olayinka Oyegbile. Indiana Press; 2024THE Yoruba Nation or ethnic group (whichever you prefer) is one of Nigeria’s three big ethnic nationalities. It is unarguably ...

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Marcelo Freixo, has stated that the history of Brazil cannot be complete without mentioning Yorubaland.At a recent meeting with the Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Institute for Cultural ...

Afro-Brazilian carnival celebrates cultural kinship in Lagos. ... breaking into an impromptu dance to traditional Nigerian Yoruba music. ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. The festival, albeit on a smaller scale than that of its Brazilian model, helps to keep their ...

"We are here to show culture, we are here to make history -- the celebration of culture is important," said 50-year-old Mayegun Musiliu as he walked with fellow performers.

Thousands of young and old descendants of formerly enslaved people donned elaborate costumes Sunday to bring the rhythm, vibrancy and colours of Brazil's Rio Carnival to the streets of Lagos in ...

Afro-Brazilian carnival celebrates cultural kinship in Lagos After Brazil abolished slavery, some of those who had been enslaved returned to west Africa Gift this article ...

Afro-Brazilian carnival celebrates cultural kinship in Lagos. Published: 20 Apr 2025 - 11:58 pm ... breaking into an impromptu dance to traditional Nigerian Yoruba music. ...