Yoruba: get to know the language and why you should learn it

Yoruba is one of the most widely spoken languages in West Africa, with millions of speakers in Nigeria, Benin and Togo, plus a large diaspora community around the world: including in Brazil. It's a living language, with tone, rhythm and an incredibly rich culture behind it.

A language connected to the diaspora

Yoruba's presence runs deep in the culture and traditions of the African diaspora, especially in music, cuisine and Afro-diasporic spiritual traditions found across the Americas: most visibly in Brazil. Learning the language is also a way to reconnect with that heritage and understand it at the source.

Why study Yoruba

• Reconnection with cultural and religious roots;
• Access to music, proverbs and literature in the original language;
• Communication with speakers across Africa and the diaspora;
• A cultural and academic differentiator: see more in Yoruba culture and heritage.

What the course is like at Vedium

At Vedium, Yoruba is taught in live classes, from beginner to advanced, with teacher Busayo Frank Alonge. Classes bring the language and culture to life in an accessible way, with a focus on helping you actually speak. Learn about the Yoruba online course or see more Yoruba content on the blog.