From West Africa to the Americas and beyond, discover how Yoruba culture thrives across the world
The Yoruba diaspora is one of the most significant African cultural migrations in history. Through the transatlantic slave trade and modern migration, Yoruba people and their descendants have established vibrant communities worldwide, preserving and evolving their rich cultural heritage.
An Afro-Brazilian religion that preserves Yoruba deities (Orishas) and practices, thriving in Bahia and Rio de Janeiro.
Blending Yoruba religion with Catholicism, Santería maintains worship of Orishas under Catholic saint names.
The Orisha religion of Trinidad and Tobago, preserving Yoruba spiritual practices in the Caribbean.
Incorporates Yoruba deities (called "Lwa") alongside other African spiritual traditions.
Yoruba-inspired art, music, and dance continue to influence global culture, from carnival to contemporary art.
Foods like akara, moi-moi, and fufu have been adapted and celebrated in diaspora communities worldwide.