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Gathering of Yoruba People

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A home for
Yoruba culture
in London.

We educate, connect, celebrate and carry Yoruba culture forward.

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Who we are

More than
Aso Ebi
and Afrobeats.

Ijoko Omo Yoruba is a London-based diaspora community platform dedicated to educating, connecting and celebrating Yoruba culture. We started because we noticed a gap — a generation disconnected from their language, stories and traditions.

Educate
Language classes, workshops and cultural sessions.
Connect
Events, socials and an active WhatsApp community.
Celebrate
Music nights, food events and cultural gatherings.
Preserve
Carrying Yoruba culture forward for the next generation.
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June 2026
Food
E je ka se OUNJE — Vol.2 Ayamase
Hackney School of Food
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15
August 2026
Community
The Diaspora Derby — IOY vs Ozo Sports Club
New River Stadium
Tickets available
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Past event
Milestone
Àlẹ̀ Èrè Òrìṣiríṣi 2 / IOY Turns 2
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“Ẹni tó bá fẹ́ mọ ibi tí ó ti wà, kí ó wo ìdílé rẹ̀”

Yoruba Proverb · Know your roots to know yourself

Yoruba Wisdom

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Yoruba Proverb

"Ẹni tó bá fẹ́ mọ ibi tí ó ti wà, kí ó wo ìdílé rẹ̀"

Know your roots to know yourself.

Did you know?

The Yoruba diaspora shaped cultures across Brazil, Cuba, Trinidad and beyond through the legacy of enslavement and migration.

Yoruba Proverb

"Àṣà là ń ṣe, kì í ṣe àṣà la ń rí"

Culture is something we practice, not just something we see.

Learn Yoruba

Ẹ kú àárọ̀

Good morning (with respect)

Did you know?

The Yoruba have the highest rate of twin births anywhere in the world.

Yoruba Proverb

"Ojú mẹ́wàá kò jọ ojú ẹni"

Seeing is better than ten reports.

From our community

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Shared joy, conversation and culture in motion.

African Cultural Night

Partner event celebrating African heritage in London.

Sound, memory and Yoruba expression.

Ìrìn Àjò Èdè Vol 4

Our 12-week Yoruba language course returns.

Flavour, connection and celebration around the table.

Fun, laughter and community competition.

Sounds of the community

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Yoruba classics, Afrobeats and the music we love at our events.

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Language education partner
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NHS Blood
Ebun Eje campaign partner
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Mr Culture
Cultural events & hosting
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Honourably Handled
Catering & food partner
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