Lineages of the yoruba people : Lifestyle of the ancient Yoruba people The Yoruba people, a prominent Nigerian ethnic group, predominantly reside in the southwestern region of the nation. Although smaller Yoruba communities can be found in Benin and northern Togo, the majority of this populous group is concentrated in Nigeria. With a population exceeding 20 million at the dawn of the 21st century, the Yoruba people communicate through a distinct dialect belonging to the Benue-Congo division within the broader Niger-Congo language family. In the realm of Yoruba society, the majority of men have embraced an agricultural way of life, devoting their efforts to cultivating yams, corn, and millet, the very essence of sustenance. Additionally, they have nurtured plantains, peanuts, beans, and peas as secondary…