Ìṣọ̀kan ni AgbáraUnity is strength
A home in Bergamo for Yoruba families and friends of Yoruba culture. We meet, celebrate, learn and support one another.
Life in our community
Ẹ káàbọ̀. Welcome to our family.
We bring Yoruba people in Bergamo and Lombardy together. We keep our language and traditions alive, welcome newcomers, and build good ties with the wider Italian community.
Àjèjé ọwọ́ kan kò gbé ẹrù dórí.
One hand alone cannot lift a load onto the head. Together we go further.
Culture
Festivals, music, dress, food and storytelling.
Language
Yoruba classes for children and adults.
Welfare
Support for members in times of joy and need.
Integration
Guidance for newcomers and links with local groups.
Our roots: the Yoruba people
The Yoruba are one of Africa's largest peoples, more than 40 million strong, living mainly in south-west Nigeria and in neighbouring Benin and Togo. Tradition traces every Yoruba kingdom back to Ilé-Ifẹ̀ and its founder, Odùduwà.
The Yoruba subgroups and their homelands
Simplified map showing the main town of each group. Tap a group to find it on the map.
Yoruba around the world
Trade, migration and the transatlantic slave trade carried Yoruba people, language and faith across the world. Today Yoruba culture lives on from Lagos to Bahia, Havana, London and Bergamo.
Oodua AnthemOrin Oòduà
Our executive committee
The elected officers who serve the association.
Upcoming events
Dates and venues are confirmed by the committee.
Past and present events
Photo placeholders. Admins add real photos from the admin console.
Learn a little Yoruba
Greetings matter in Yoruba culture. Tap a card to see the meaning.
Join the association
Membership is open to anyone of Yoruba heritage and anyone who loves Yoruba culture. Fees fund events, classes and our welfare fund.
Individual
- Voting rights at meetings
- Member price at events
- Access to the welfare fund
Family
- Covers parents and children
- Free Yoruba classes for children
- Access to the welfare fund
Student / Youth
- Ages 16–26 or full-time students
- Member price at events
- Youth activities and mentoring
Frequently asked
Do I need to speak Yoruba to join?
No. Everyone is welcome, and our classes help you learn.
Can my children take part?
Yes. Family membership includes children's Yoruba classes and youth activities.
How are membership fees used?
For events, classes, venue hire and the welfare fund. Accounts are shared at the annual general meeting.
I just arrived in Bergamo. Can you help?
Yes. Our volunteers can point you to local services, schools and community groups.