Are Yoruba, Ancient Egyptian and Bantu Languages Historically Connected?

I am exploring possible historical links between Yoruba, Bantu languages and ancient Egyptian. I have noticed similarities in words such as “iku/ku” for death and terms connected with elders, authority and household leadership across some African languages. My view is that these similarities may point to older contact, migration or shared linguistic roots. I also wonder whether Yoruba and Igala preserved features that are less visible in neighbouring language groups. However, I recognise that similar-sounding words alone may not prove a direct historical connection. I am also interested in claims linking Yoruba words and names to ancient Egyptian terms, including ba, oba, Akhenaten and David. What do linguists, historians and archaeologists say about these proposed connections? Are there credible studies that support or challenge the idea that Yoruba, Bantu and ancient Egyptian languages share a deeper relationship?

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