Nigeria
also Benin, Togo
Yoruba

Yoruba

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Yoruba refers to a major West African ethnic group, their spoken language, and their traditional religion. They primarily live in southwestern Nigeria, Benin, and Togo, with a total population of over 50 million people.
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