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# City of Ile Ife
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/africas-great-civilizations/extras/africas-great-civilizations-city-ile-ife-africas-great-civilizations/
- Published: 2026-01-16T20:05:19.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-03T15:30:48.000Z
- Description: Explore ancient African civilizations and the origin story of Ile Ife.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Africa's Great Civilizations, #ZZZ_Show_5cf2e9f1-937c-4732-9df7-3909fd8e98ab, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Extra_a230f27f-cb4a-400d-9210-8110ec291285, #extra

The origin story of Ile Ife lies at the heart of the Yoruba culture. After death, the Onis were worshipped as Gods, and the artworks called Ife Heads were likely used as icons of power. Learn more in Africa's Great Civilizations with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., premiering at 9/8c February 27 on PBS.