Yoruba language

Yoruba is a Niger-Congo language primarily spoken by the Yoruba people in Nigeria, Togo, and Benin. It’s one of Africa's largest language groups, with millions of speakers. Yoruba is a tonal language, meaning that the pitch used when speaking can change the meaning of words. The language has a rich verbal tradition, including proverbs and storytelling, and is central to the cultural identity of the Yoruba people. Written Yoruba uses a modified Latin alphabet and incorporates diacritics to indicate tones. It plays a vital role in education, music, literature, and daily communication within the Yoruba community.