Èdè Yorùbá Òde
The Oyo-based standard of literary and broadcast Yoruba. One of the major languages of Nigeria, with substantial communities in Benin and Togo.
Lagos Yoruba
Also known as: Èkó Yorùbá
The Yoruba of Lagos and the broader Èkó area. Heavily code-mixed with Nigerian English and Pidgin in everyday urban use.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Lagos Yoruba?
Lagos Yoruba is a dialect of Yoruba.
Which region is Lagos Yoruba associated with?
Lagos Yoruba is part of the West & Central Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Lagos Yoruba known by other names?
Yes — Lagos Yoruba is also referred to as Èkó Yorùbá.
What are the other dialects of Yoruba?
Yoruba also includes Standard Yoruba, Ife Yoruba. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Yoruba dialects
See on the atlas →The Yoruba of Ile-Ife, the religious centre of Yoruba mythology. A southeastern Yoruba variety with distinct vowel inventory and tonal features.