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EGBA AND DAHOMEY WAR (1843 TO 1851)

EGBA AND DAHOMEY WAR (1843 TO 1851) Background to the War The Egba-Dahomey War was a series of conflicts between the Egba people of present-day southwestern Nigeria and the Dahomey Kingdom of the present-day Benin Republic. The war las…

History of Fasting and their religious Mentor across the Globe

History of Fasting and their religious Mentor across the Globe Some of you have not heard about Himalaya before . The hidden secrets of that place still remain a secret for the shallow minds who always look for proof but would not see be…

The brief history of ADO AWAYE and the highlight features that makes AWAYE a wonderful town

The brief history of ADO AWAYE and the highlight features that makes AWAYE a wonderful town Ado Awaye was founded in 1500 AD. The Alaafin of Oyo’s crown prince, Koyi, who was supposed to become the Alaafin was denied and his younger brot…

Jalumi War of 1878

The Jalumi war, also known as Ogun Jalumi or Battle of Ikirun was a bloody war fought by Ibadan on the side of Ikirun against the allied forces of Ilorin, Ila, Ekiti and Ijesha on November 1, 1878 in the northeastern part of modern day Osun State. …

Osogbo War of 1840

Osogbo War of 1840 After the Fulanis systematically captured and made Ilorin their territory, they sacked the old Oyo Empire in 1835/1636.  They were still not satisfied with their victory; they wished to extend their rule deep into the …

1941 pics of Conference of Yoruba OBAs

One of a large group of images centered around a conference of Obas held at Itoro Hall, Ijebu-Ode, in 1941, Oni of Ife, Ginuwa II the Olu of Itsekiri and Yoruba Kings.  etc". Date : 1941.  Photographer : Cordwell, J. M. …

The Most Powerful Women in the Palace of Alafin of OYO

The old dynasty dates back to the old Oyo Empire which with Aláàfin as the emperor. However, there are powerful women who controls the kingdom. They include among others: 1. Iyamode: Iyamode is the only person in the entire world the Alá…

1950 Picture of egungun from Owo

Egungun from Owo.  1950s.  Owo people can help us with the name of this Egungun and the story behind it.  It came out in the night in this occasion. Credit: Historical Africa Yorùbá
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