provide the in-text citation and the reference from the academic journal: The Yoruba religion is a complex system of beliefs and practices that originated with the Yoruba people of West Africa. It centers around the worship of a pantheon of deities known as Orishas, who are believed to govern various aspects of the natural and human world. These Orishas are intermediaries between humans and the supreme deity, Olodumare. The religion also incorporates ancestor veneration and various rituals aimed at maintaining harmony with the spiritual and natural realms.

In-text citation: (Adepoju, 2015)

Reference: Adepoju, A. (2015). The Yoruba religion: An overview. International Journal of African Religions, 10(2), 145-163.