Evidently, the story of one of the Yoruba kingdom’s first princesses, Moremi Ajasoro, is fascinating …
Read More »Oyo Empire & the Alaafin. Traditions of an Ancient Yoruba Kingdom
The presence of the ancient and powerful Kingdom (and later Empire) of Oyo under the direction of the Alaafin of Oyo in the geographical zone now described as Southwestern Nigeria was one of the most significant characteristics of Yorubaland. The role and scope of Oyo’s impact in establishing a Yoruba identity and consciousness among the Yoruba has continued to resonate …
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