Yoruba traditional authority
C30278
concept
Yoruba traditional authority refers to the indigenous system of leadership and governance in Yoruba society, centered on kings (obas), chiefs, councils of elders, and religious institutions that regulate social order, mediate disputes, and uphold cultural norms and rituals.
Observed surface forms (4)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Ijebu traditional institution | 1 |
| Yoruba institution | 1 |
| Yoruba religious role | 1 |
| Yoruba title | 1 |
Instances (5)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Lagos White Cap Chiefs | — |
| iyanifa | Yoruba religious role |
| Awujale-in-council | Ijebu traditional institution |
| Akiniku | Yoruba title |
| Yoruba monarchy | Yoruba institution |