The Oyomesi of Old Oyo Empire – A Unique Political Institution

The Oyomesi of Old Oyo Empire – A Unique Political Institution

The Old Oyo Empire, also known as Oyo-Ile, was a powerful and influential state that flourished from the 14th to the 19th century. Its capital, Oyo-Ile, was a centre of trade, culture, and military strength. Alaafin of Oyo during the Oyo-Ile era (old Oyo Empire) was...
Egungun Ajómọ́gbódó: Documentary of African’s Power at its Peak

Egungun Ajómọ́gbódó: Documentary of African’s Power at its Peak

Written By Káyọ̀dé Adéṣọ̀kan Evidently, African countries are endowed with rich culture and supernatural power, and among them is Nigeria, the giant of Africa, with the cultural heritage of its Yorùbá folks. From Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́, Nigeria, Israel Ayanwuyi documented the...
Langtang: Home of Fearless Tarok Militias and Generals

Langtang: Home of Fearless Tarok Militias and Generals

Langtang is reputed to be the home of the army generals; the people are often referred to as the “Langtang Mafia“ in the heydays of the military. Those in that group include some of the most powerful and influential army generals and officers the Nigerian...
The Tarok People of Langtang, Plateau State, Nigeria

The Tarok People of Langtang, Plateau State, Nigeria

Tarok is an agrarian society in the hills and on the plains southeast of Plateau State, Nigeria. According to Tanchit Monica Binjin nee Wuyep Vongdoh in an interview with Bella Naija claims they’re the second largest ethnic group in the state. The Tarok is...
The Biography of Alaafin of Oyo Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi III

The Biography of Alaafin of Oyo Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi III

Introduction In 1971 Alaafin Adeyemi III became king. He succeeded Alaafin Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II during the governorship of Colonel Robert Adeyinka Adebayo, after the end of the Nigerian Civil War. In 1975, the Head-of-State, General Murtala Ramat Mohammed included...

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