This book published by Combined Academic Publishers (CAP) is a new publication that talks about all you need to know about Yoruba. As you may already know, the Yoruba people today number more than 30 million strong, with significant numbers in Nigeria, Ghana, United States, Europe, Caribbean and Brazil. This landmark reference work emphasizes Yoruba history, geography and demography, language and linguistics, literature, philosophy, religion, and art. The 285 entries include biographies of prominent Yoruba figures, artists, and authors; the histories of political institutions; and the impact of technology and media, urban living, and contemporary culture on Yoruba people worldwide. Written by Yoruba experts on all continents, this encyclopedia provides comprehensive background to the global Yoruba and their distinctive and vibrant history and cult. This Book is Marketed in Africa By Africa Connection. For Information Contact: Paul Momoh paul.momoh@africaconnection.co.uk

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Encyclopedia of the
Yoruba
Edited by Toyin Falola & Akintunde Akinyemi
Subject: REFERENCE / ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Publication date: July 2016
Extent: 368
Illustrations: 2 maps, 15 tables
Series:
ISBN: 9780253021441
Price: £36.00 PB
The Yoruba people today number more than 30 million strong, with significant numbers in Nigeria,
United States, Europe, Caribbean and Brazil. This landmark reference work emphasizes Yoruba
history, geography and demography, language and linguistics, literature, philosophy, religion, and art.
The 285 entries include biographies of prominent Yoruba figures, artists, and authors; the histories of
political institutions; and the impact of technology and media, urban living, and contemporary culture
on Yoruba people worldwide. Written by Yoruba experts on all continents, this encyclopedia provides
comprehensive background to the global Yoruba and their distinctive and vibrant history and culture.
For any inquiries or questions regarding this publication, please contact:
Paul Momoh - Africa Connection.
Paul.momoh@africaconnection.co.uk