Yoruba Language
- Linguistic Classification Yoruba is a member of the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo language family.  
- Number of Speakers Estimates vary, with sources indicating between 20 million and over 50 million Yoruba speakers globally.  
- Geographical Distribution Primarily spoken in southwestern Nigeria, as well as in parts of Benin and Togo.  
- Tonal Language Yoruba utilizes three distinct tones—high, mid, and low—that are essential for distinguishing word meanings.