From time immemorial, the history and culture of different races tribes and ethnic group varies. This fact may not be unconnected with distinct values and traditions. What is morally acceptable to some tribes may be taboo to others. It is therefore no gainsaying that the aesthetic of any culture or history lies in what is adjudged customarily right from inception. However a lot of factors influence history and culture part of which are environment, attitude, belief, religion and supernatural forces to mention a few. The Yoruba race spread over the south western part of Nigeria which include Oyo, Ogun, Ohun, Ondo, Kwara, Kogi, Edo and Lagos. They are also sparsely found in Republic of Benin, Togo and Brazil. Stating the exact progenitor of the Yoruba race maybe like attempting to explain why Africans are black skinned, Europeans white skinned and the Asians yellow skinned as well as the reasons for the different pigmentation of their eyes. Moreover the general belief is that Oduduwa, the son of Lamurudu is the ancestral father of the Yorubas. Definitely Lamurudu had a father the identity of whom still remains to be unraveled. The Yoruba people boast of a very rich history and culture both products of chivalry, bravery, creativity, foresight and a general resentment towards oppression and subjugation. The emergence and growth of the Yoruba race into formidable empire date back to early fourteenth century.

Much of what is known today are jottings of the slave traders but one is left very much in doubt. Many indicators point to the fact that the Yorubas are of Arabian origin. Oduduwa was acclaimed as not only a prince but also a stout worshipper of Idols together with his Asara priests, it would be recalled that before the advent of Islam Mecca was purely inhabited by infidels, the term infidel very derogatory is another issue of intellectual discousre. Islam came and against superior strength Oduduwa and his Asara priests were defeated in a violent war. T hey fled to settle down in what is known today as the cradle of the Yoruba race Ile-Ife. It was at Ile-Ife that Oduduwa multiplied exceedingly, he gave birth to a son named Aknbi. It is on record the Okanbi died shortly after his father but before his death he had fathered seven children who spread and dominated the western part of Nigeria. These are the names of the seven grand children of Oduduwa according to their order: Olowu of Owu, Onisbe of Sabe, Onipopo of Popo, Oba of Benin, Orangun of Ila, Alaketu of Ketu, Alafin of Oyo. Without going into unnecessary repetition of what is already known to historians. One avenue that may offer insight into the forgotten history of the Yoruba is the Deluge. I would treat that in the full text.