Chronological history of the Alaafin of Oyo empire from c.1210 till date

Chronological history of the Alaafin of Oyo empire from c.1210 till date

By Ayomide Akinbode and Ayo Ojeniyi The Alaafin was an absolute king; his word was law. He had the power of life and death. He’s iku baba yeye, alase ekeji orisa (the almighty, the ruler and companion of the gods). In the actual working of the government, however, the Alaafin was an absolute monarch. He…

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