The United Kingdom is home to one of the largest Yorùbá communities outside Africa, centred on London and growing in Manchester, Birmingham and other cities.
TYF Chapter
Think Yorùbá First United Kingdom
- +44 7852 875511
- info@tyfpac.org
- 5th Floor, 67-169 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PF, United Kingdom
History
Yorùbá students, professionals and families have come to Britain since the colonial era. Many arrived after Nigerian independence in 1960, and south-east London, especially Peckham, became known for its Yorùbá shops, churches and mosques.
Community Life
TYF United Kingdom runs members’ meet-ups, campaigns and cultural events from its London office, and connects British-born Yorùbá with their heritage.
Language and Culture
Saturday schools, churches, mosques and social clubs keep the language alive for children born in the UK.