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Oyo Empire
The Oyo Empire was a Yoruba people, Yoruba empire in West Africa. It was located in present-day western Nigeria (including the South West (Nigeria), South West zone, Benin Republic, and the western half of the North Central (Nigeria), North Central zone). The empire grew to become the largest Yoruba language, Yoruba-speaking state through the organizational and administrative efforts of the Yoruba people, trade, as well as the military use of cavalry. The Oyo Empire was one of the most politically important states in Western Africa from the late-16th to the early 18th century and held sway not only over most of the other kingdoms in Yorubaland, but also over nearby African states, notably the Fon people, Fon Kingdom of Dahomey in the modern Republic of Benin on its west. History Legend of origin The legendary origins of the Oyo Empire lie with Ọranyan (also known as Ọranmiyan), the last prince of the Yoruba Kingdom of Ile-Ife (Ife). According to oral traditions, Ọranmiyan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empire
An empire is a political unit made up of several territories, military outpost (military), outposts, and peoples, "usually created by conquest, and divided between a hegemony, dominant center and subordinate peripheries". The center of the empire (sometimes referred to as the metropole) has political control over the peripheries. Within an empire, different populations may have different sets of rights and may be governed differently. The word "empire" derives from the Roman concept of . Narrowly defined, an empire is a sovereign state whose head of state uses the title of "emperor" or Empress-regnant, "empress"; but not all states with aggregate territory under the rule of supreme authorities are called "empires" or are ruled by an emperor; nor have all self-described empires been accepted as such by contemporaries and historians (the Central African Empire of 1976 to 1979, and some Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England being examples). There have been "ancient and modern, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candido Da Fonseca Galvao
Candido is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name * Candido Amantini (1914–1992), Italian Roman Catholic priest * Candido Camero, known simply as "Candido" (1921–2020), Cuban percussionist * Candido Jacuzzi (1903–1986), Italian-American inventor * Candido Portinari (1903–1962), Brazilian painter * Candido Tirona (1863–1896), Filipino Revolutionary Surname * Antonio Candido (1918–2017), writer, professor, and literary critic * Candy Candido (1913–1999), American actor and bass player * Chris Candido (1972–2005), American professional wrestler * Giacomo Candido (1871–1941), Italian mathematician * Johnny Candido (born 1982), American professional wrestler Pseudonym * Jose Martinez Ruiz (1873–1967) Spanish essayist See also * '' Candido (magazine)'' (1945–1961), Italian weekly monarchist satirical magazine, funded by Giovannino Guareschi * Cándido Cándido is a Spanish male given name, equivalent of Portugue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oluyole
Oluyole (fl. c. mid-1800s CE) was a leader and military commander from the Oyo empire. He rose to fame as Bashorun, a title he subsequently made famous, and was one of the leaders who contributed immensely to the military and economic development of Ibadan (the Oyo empire's capital) during the city's formative years, a period which had its share of tumult and uncertainty. He was born in Old Oyo to the polygamous family of Olukuoye by Omoba Agbonrin, a daughter of the Alaafin Abiodun. Life and Career of the Founding Father of Ibadan Due to the strain caused by the Yoruba civil wars of the 19th century, Old Oyo's senior chiefs fought among themselves over who was to occupy the vacant throne of the Alaafin of Oyo. This led to the collapse of the empire, which in turn forced many Oyo natives to leave their abode in the West African savannah and move towards the thick forests of southern Yorubaland for their relative safety. However, the resulting influx of northern Yorubas known a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abiodun (Oyo Ruler)
Abiodun (reigned 1770–1789) was an 18th-century ''alaafin,'' or king, of the Oyo people in what is now Nigeria. Oyo Empire Coming to the throne shortly after the Oyo subjugation of neighboring Dahomey, Abiodun soon found himself embroiled in a civil war over the goals of the newly wealthy state. Bashorun Gaha, the empire's prime minister and lord marshal, had used his power to pervert the constitutional terms of abdication in a bid to limit the powers of the ''Alaafin'' and gain more political power for himself. During Gaha's power play, he had succeeded in removing five corrupt dishonest kings. In terms of trade, while Abiodun favored economic expansion for its own sake, his opponents favored using the wealth from Dahomey's tribute to finance further military expansion. Abiodun soon proved victorious and pursued a policy of peaceful trade with the European merchants of the coast. This course significantly weakened the army, leaving his successor, Awole, facing a number o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oloori
Olori, otherwise appearing as Oloorì, is a title of honour within the chieftaincy system of the Yorubas of West Africa. It is typically translated from the Yoruba language as queen consort or, more correctly, princess consort. Usage Olori is traditionally part of a longer aristocratic title, such as "Olorì Ọba" (lit. ''Princess Consort to the King'', a popular title whose usage has led to Olori's common - though historically incorrect - adoption among the Yorubas as the loose equivalent of the English term for a queen consort) or "Olorì Ọmọba" (lit. ''Princess Consort to the Prince'', although this latter title can also - depending on intonation - otherwise connote the ranking prince in a Yoruba kingdom). In polygamous families, an Olorì that is the recognized senior wife due to her marriage to the king or prince being the earliest one to be contracted is typically ascribed the attribute of the "Olorì Agba" (lit. ''Senior Princess Consort''). A king's Olori Agba is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omoba
''Oba'' ('King' in the Yoruba language, Yoruba language) is a pre-nominal honorific for kings in Yorubaland. Traditional rulers with dynasties of Yoruba origin, across the modern republics of Benin, Nigeria, and Togo, frequently make use of it. Examples of Kings that do this include Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ogunwusi of Ile-Ife, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Aladelusi of Akure Kingdom, Akure and Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Akiolu of Lagos and Oba Ewuare II of Kingdom of Benin, Benin. Although the Benin Kingdom is not located within Yorubaland, its Oba ruling dynasty traces its origin to Ile-Ife, the spiritual and historical center of the Yoruba culture. The title is distinct from that of ''Oloye'' in Yorubaland, which is itself used in like fashion by subordinate titleholders in the contemporary Yoruba Nigerian Chieftaincy, chieftaincy system. Aristocratic titles among the Yoruba The Yoruba chieftaincy system can be divided into four separate Nobility, ranks: royal chiefs, nob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oba (ruler)
''Oba'' ('King' in the Yoruba language) is a pre-nominal honorific for kings in Yorubaland. Traditional rulers with dynasties of Yoruba origin, across the modern republics of Benin, Nigeria, and Togo, frequently make use of it. Examples of Kings that do this include Oba Ogunwusi of Ile-Ife, Oba Aladelusi of Akure and Oba Akiolu of Lagos and Oba Ewuare II of Benin. Although the Benin Kingdom is not located within Yorubaland, its Oba ruling dynasty traces its origin to Ile-Ife, the spiritual and historical center of the Yoruba culture. The title is distinct from that of ''Oloye'' in Yorubaland, which is itself used in like fashion by subordinate titleholders in the contemporary Yoruba chieftaincy system. Aristocratic titles among the Yoruba The Yoruba chieftaincy system can be divided into four separate ranks: royal chiefs, noble chiefs, religious chiefs and common chiefs. The royals are led by the obas, who sit at the apex of the hierarchy and serve as the fons honorum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abimbola Owoade
Abimbola Akeem Owoade I (born 17 July 1975) is the 46th Alaafin, or traditional ruler, of the Yoruba town of Oyo and rightful heir to the throne of its historic empire. Early life and education Abimbola Owoade was born in 1975 into the royal family of Owoade-Agunloye, Agure Compound, Oyo Town, Oyo State to Rasaki Ibiyosi Owoade. Owoade is a paternal great-grandson of Alaafin Lawani Agogoja through his paternal grandfather Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade (who was a brother of Alaafin Ladigbolu I). Thus, he is a member of the Agunloye royal house as a great-great grandson of Alaafin Agunloye, and is a direct descendant of Alaafin Atiba. In 1992, he completed his Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) at Baptist High School, Saki, Oyo State. He studied Mechanical Engineering at The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State (1994–1997), and The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State (1999–2001), earning an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) and a Higher National Diploma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oba Dynasty
The Oba dynasty is the lineage of traditional rulers, known as obas, that can be found in various Yoruba-speaking regions and also the Benin Kingdom due to Ile-Ife influence. An oba is a traditional ruler in Yorubaland, serving as the spiritual, cultural, and sometimes political leader of a town, city, or kingdom. Obas are highly respected figures who trace their lineage back to the earliest Yoruba kingdoms, particularly Ile-Ife, which is considered the spiritual and historical origin of the Yoruba. According to Yoruba mythology, the first oba was Oduduwa, the legendary progenitor of the Yoruba race. Many royal lineages claim descent from him, including that of the Ooni of Ife, Alaafin of Oyo, Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba of Benin, Olu of Warri and many others. Historical origins of the Oba title Ile-Ife, often regarded as the spiritual and cultural heart of the Yoruba people, is widely recognized as the origin point of the Oba title and dynastic system. According to Yoru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
