This site promotes the Yoruba culture being a major ethnic group in Nigeria.
The site provides updates on the current and upcoming events of the Yorubas of Nottingham Nottinghamshire (YONN).
The past events are also archived for future records.
If you are a Yoruba man or woman, 18 years and above, living, working, and/or studying in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, you are kindly invited to become a registered member of the Yorubas of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (YONN
YOU’LL BE CONNECTED, INFORMED, CELEBERATED, SUPPORTED, ENCOURAGED & EMPOWERED
That all Yorubas living, working and/or studying in Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
To promote the cultural and traditional values of Yoruba community in diversity.
Confidentiality,
Integrity,
Mutual respect
Over 500 people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds gathered at the Melbourne Park in Nottingham on Saturday 9th July 2022 to enjoy the Afro Beats in the Park and the Family Fun Day Event. The fun filled event was organised by the African Corner Notts in partnership with other bodies, including the Yorubas of […]
ÌBÀDÀN LỌ MON Ọ́Ọ̀ MON LAYIPO Have you heard the proverb, Ìbàdàn lọ mon ọ́ọ̀ mon Layipo? It is the spiral stair-case of the Bower’s Tower that is referred to in local parlance as “Layipo”. Because it was obviously the first spiral stair-case in all of South-West, Nigeria. To get to the top of the […]
History The Yorubas originated from Ile-Ife, arose and became quite popular by their trading with the Portuguese, which gave them a large supply of guns. However, they were unable to push back the Fulani who invaded them and pushed much of the Yoruba to the south. In the late 1800s, the Yorubas formed a treaty […]
