Feature image for an article on the Oyo Empire showing the Alaafin seated on a golden throne, a historic royal portrait, the Oyo Alaafin palace gate and an aerial view of the palace grounds.

Oyo Empire: History, Government, Army, Economy & Fall

The Oyo Kingdom and Oyo Empire explained The Oyo Kingdom and Oyo Empire How a Yoruba kingdom became one of West Africa’s great imperial powers — through political institutions, cavalry, trade, taxation, historical memory and a remarkable ability to recover from defeat. The kingdom of Oyo, later the Oyo Empire, was one of the most […]

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