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Bantè [bɑ̃.tɛ] is a town, arrondissement, and commune in western Benin. It is located in the former Zou Province of which since 1999 is part of the Collines

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Sagamu or Ishagamu also called Orisagamu-Ewa is an agglomeration of thirteen towns in southwestern Nigeria. It is located in Ogun State along the Ibu River

Mushin is a Local Government Area in Lagos, Nigeria. It is located 10  km north of the city core, adjacent to the main road to Ikeja, and is largely a

Lagos Mainland Local Government is a local government area in the Lagos Division of Lagos State, Nigeria. It is located in central Lagos and has its headquarters

Ikorodu is a city in Lagos State, Nigeria. It is located to the north-east of Lagos, along the Lagos Lagoon and shares boundary with Ogun State. With a

Banana Island is an artificial island off the foreshore of Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. Its name is derived from the curvature of its shape. The island is a

Apapa is a Local Government Area in Lagos, Nigeria located to the west of Lagos Island. Apapa contains a number of ports and terminals operated by the

6°28′8″N 3°22′49″E / 6.46889°N 3.38028°E / 6.46889; 3.38028 Iddo Island is a district in Lagos Mainland LGA of Lagos. Opposite Lagos Island, Iddo used

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Ikoyi is the most affluent neighborhood of Lagos, located in Eti-Osa Local Government Area. It lies to the northeast of Obalende and adjoins Lagos Island

Iseyin is a town located in Oyo, Nigeria. It is approximately 100 km (62 mi) north of Ibadan. The town was estimated to have a population of 236,000, according

Lagelu is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Iyana Offa. It has an area of 338 km2 and a population of

a large-scale end of the practice by 1903. Evidence of panyarring in Yorùbáland, in present-day Nigeria, before the 1830s is fairly limited. European

Lagos Island (Yoruba: Ìsàlẹ̀ Èkó) is the principal and central Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos, Nigeria. It was the capital of Lagos State until 1957

Ajeromi-Ifelodun is a Local Government Area in Badagry Division, Lagos State. It has some 80,000 inhabitants per square kilometer, among if not the world's

Kosofe is a Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria and was created on 27 November 1996. Its headquarters is in the town of Kosofe and is home to

Lekki International Airport is a proposed airport in Lekki, Nigeria, designed for a capacity of 5 million passengers annually. The Lekki Airport project

Ibadan Airport (IATA: IBA, ICAO: DNIB) is an airport serving Ibadan, the capital of the Oyo State of Nigeria. It was commissioned by Joseph Wayas, a former

Ibarapa Central is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. The Ibarapa central consist of Igbo-Ora and Idere town. Its headquarter is in the town

Ajeromi-Ifelodun is a Local Government Area in Badagry Division, Lagos State. It has some 80,000 inhabitants per square kilometer, among if not the world's

Ibarapa Central is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. The Ibarapa central consist of Igbo-Ora and Idere town. Its headquarter is in the town

Saki West is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Saki. Shaki, Nigeria is located at the extreme end of Oyo

Abeokuta South is a Local Government Area in Ogun State, Nigeria. The headquarters of the LGA are at Ake Abeokuta7°09′00″N 3°21′00″E / 7.15000°N 3.35000°E

Ifako-Ijaiye is a city and local government area in Lagos, Nigeria. It has a land area of 43 square kilometers (17 sq mi) and had a population of 427,878

Victoria Island (VI) is an affluent area that encompasses a former island of the same name neighbouring Lagos Island, Ikoyi and the Lekki Peninsula by

Oluyole Local Government is a Local Government Area in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in a growing suburb called Idi-Ayunre. This Idi-Ayunre

Yagba West is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria, in the west of the state adjoining Kwara State. Its headquarters is in the town of Odo Ere

Lekki is a city in Lagos State, Nigeria. It is located to the south-east of Lagos city. Lekki is a naturally formed peninsula, adjoining to its west Victoria

Ikeja is the capital city of Lagos State in southwestern Nigeria. Its population, as of the 2006 census, is 313,196. Prior to the emergence of military

Amuwo-Odofin is a local government area (LGA) in the Badagry Division, Lagos State, Nigeria. As of July 2025 the Executive Chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local

Eti-Osa is a Local Government Area of Lagos State in Nigeria. Lagos State Government administers the council area as Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, Eti-Osa East

at one time or the other engaged in the internecine wars that ravaged Yorubaland in the nineteenth century, Ipokia stood out as an unconquered sanctuary

Ondo (Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Oǹdó) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. It was created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. Ondo borders Ekiti State

Yagba East is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Isanlu on the A123 highway, and is populated mainly by

Ijebu North is a Local Government Area in Ogun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ijebu Igbo at 6°57′N 4°00′E / 6.950°N 4.000°E / 6

Yewa North (formerly Egbado North) is a Local Government Area in the west of Ogun State, Nigeria bordering the Republic of Benin. Its headquarters are

Ijero Ekiti is a town in Ekiti State of Nigeria in West Africa. Ijero Ekiti is situated in the northwest part of Ekiti State. Ijero Ekiti is the Local

Iperu or Iperu Akesan Bale Oja is a town near the Ibu River in Ogun State in the southwestern region of Nigeria. It is the most populous town in the Remo

Kabba is a town in Kogi State in mid west Nigeria. It lies near the Osse River, at the intersection of roads from Lokoja, Okene, Ogidi, Ado-Ekiti, and

General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (IATA: ILR, ICAO: DNIL), also known as Ilorin Airport, is an airport serving Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara

Atakpamé is the fifth largest city in Togo by population (84,979 inhabitants in 2006), located in the Plateaux Region of Togo. Cotton production was fostered

Ose is a Local Government Area in Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Ifon. It is made up communities including Ikaro, Okeluse

Alimosho is a Local Government Area in Lagos State, Nigeria with the largest population of about 4,082,900 which is according to Population [2019] – Projection

Ifelodun is a Local Government Area in Osun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ikirun. Ifelodun has an area of 114 km2 and a population

Ewekoro is a Local Government Area in Ogun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Itori, at 6°56′00″N 3°13′00″E / 6.93333°N 3.21667°E /

in protectorates were not) in 1893 and later of the "Protectorate of Yorubaland", in 1906 of the "Protectorate of Southern Nigeria" and in 1914 of the

Osun (/ˈoʊʃuːn/ OH-shoon; Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀ṣun [ìk͡pĩ́lɛ̀ ɔ̀ʃũ̄]), is a state in southwestern Nigeria; bounded to the east by Ekiti and Ondo states for

Ijoko is a town in Sango/Ijoko Local Council Development Area of Agege, Ogun State, Western Nigeria, located north of Lagos and south of Abeokuta. It is

Oyo West is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ojongbodu. It has an area of 526 km2 and a population of

Kwara (Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Kwárà) is a state in Western Nigeria, bordered to the east by Kogi State, to the north by Niger State, and to the south by Ekiti

Egbeda is a Local Government Area in the senatorial district of Oyo Central in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Egbeda.

The Ouémé River, also spelled Weme (Yoruba language: Odò Ofe, Gbe languages: Weme) is a river in Benin. It rises in the Atakora Mountains, and is about

Irepodun is a Local Government Area in Osun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ilobu. It has an area of 64 km2 and a population of 119

Ife Central (Yoruba: Ile Ife) is a Local Government Area in Osun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the city of Ile Ife to the south of the area.

Lagos Lagoon (Yoruba: Ọ̀sà) is a lagoon found in the city of Lagos, southwest Nigeria, the most populous city in Africa. The name Lagos means 'lakes' in

Kajola is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Okeho. Other major towns in Kajola LG are Ilero, Imia, Ilua

Ikere-Ekiti, also known as Ikere or Ikerre, is a city in Ekiti State of Nigeria. It is an agricultural and mine centre. According to the 1963 and 1991

Èdìdì is a town located in the Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. The Edidi town comprises three villages: Èdìdì Ọjà, Èdìdì Òkè-Ọ̀nà and

Ose is a Local Government Area in Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Ifon. It is made up communities including Ikaro, Okeluse

Ifedore is a Local Government Area in Ondo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Igbara-Oke. Elizade University is located in the area. It

Ìjùmú is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Iyara. Other towns in the local government include Ayetoro

Oyo West is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ojongbodu. It has an area of 526 km2 and a population of

Pahayi is a town in Yewa South local government area, Ogun State, Nigeria. It is located near Ilaro, not far from the border with Benin. Pahayi was one

Ibadan North is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters stood at Agodi in Ibadan. The postal code of the area is 200. A variety

Yewa South, (formerly Egbado South), is a Local Government Area in the west of Ogun State, Nigeria bordering the Republic of Benin. Its headquarters are

Ido-Osi is a town located in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The local government is full of rural towns and villages and is one of the local government districts

Ede North is a Local Government Area in Osun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters as Abere. It has an area of 111 km2 and a population of 83,831 at the 2006

Ajaokuta is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria and a town within it on the left bank of the Niger River. The headquarters of the LGA are in

Idanre town known previously as Ufẹ̀ Òkè is a historic town in Ondo State, and the headquarters of the Idanre Local Government Area which carries its name

Akoko-Edo is a Local Government Area in Edo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Igarra. It has an area of 1,371 km2 and a population of 262,110 at the

The Ogun River (Yoruba: Odò Ògùn) is a waterway in Nigeria that discharges into the Lagos Lagoon. Ogun State of Nigeria is named after the river. The river

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) (IATA: LOS, ICAO: DNMM) is an international airport located in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, and is the major

Epe is a town and Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos State, Nigeria located on the north side of the Lekki Lagoon and about 90 km from Ibadan. During

Irepodun is a Local Government Area in Kwara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Omu-Aran. The local government is located on 8.5381º N

since the BC era. There were very few settlements then what is known as Yorubaland today. Apart from Ile-ife, the first place or source, Ota is a very, very

decreed by Obanta to Olipakala. The Internecine wars that raged throughout Yorubaland early 1880 and the frequent invasion of the camp at Agbele and its satellite

ravaged Yorubaland in the 19th century. The wars saw the collapse of the old Oyo Empire, and establishment of new settlements across Yorubaland in this

Ile Oluji is a Local Government Area in Ondo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ile Oluji. The postal code of the area is 351. Ile-Oluji

Ekiti (Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkìtì) is a state in southwestern Nigeria, bordered to the North by Kwara State for 61 km, to the Northeast by Kogi State for 92

Ilaro is a town in Ogun State, Nigeria. Ilaro's population in 2008 was estimated at 33,000 people, and in 2015 it was estimated to have grown to about

Lekki Lagoon is a lagoon located in Lagos and Ogun states in Nigeria. The lagoon lies directly to the east of Lagos Lagoon and is connected to it by a

Somolu (or Shomolu) is a local government area (LGA) in Lagos. It is located in Southwest Nigeria, North of Lagos city, and its administrative headquarters

8°15′0.50594″N 5°1′26.44867″E / 8.2501405389°N 5.0240135194°E / 8.2501405389; 5.0240135194 Ijara-Isin is a town in Isin Local Government Area in Kwara

Offa is a town in Kwara State of Nigeria, with a population of about 166,112 inhabitants. The town is noted for its weaving and dyeing trade, using vegetable

Olowogbowo is an area in the west of Lagos Island in Lagos, also known as Apongbon. The area is in the central business district. The community was founded

Akure Airport (IATA: AKR, ICAO: DNAK) is an airport serving Akure, the capital of Ondo State, Nigeria. The Akure non-directional beacon (Ident: AK) is

part of the dish. Aside from originating and being a popular dish in Yorubaland, it is slowly becoming a staple food at homes of Rivers State people.

Irepodun/Ifelodun is a Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Irepodun/Ifelodun is predominantly a homogeneous society and carefully populated

aristocrat, orator, and lawyer. He served as Oloye Aare Ona Kakanfo XIII of Yorubaland and served as premier of Western Nigeria from independence in 1960 until

Efon-Alaaye is a town in the Ekiti State of southwestern Nigeria, inhabited by the Yoruba people. The population in 1983 was over 100,000. It belongs to

Erin-Ile is a town and agrarian community in the Oyun LGA of Kwara State, Nigeria. The town was formerly the local government headquarters of Oyun before

Sepeteri is the biggest town in the Saki East Local Government Area of Oke-Ogun Oyo State, Nigeria. The Yoruba people of Sepeteri are related with fon

Ikire is a town in Osun State, in south-western Nigeria, and is the headquarters of Irewole Local Government Area. It is a place where local cash crops

was a link river from Otin and Oba river. This is also known all over Yorùbáland.This is where Osun state got its name, also the source of the popular

Olumo Rock is a mountain in south-western Nigeria. It is located in the city of Abeokuta, Ogun State, and was normally used as a natural fortress during

Shaki (also Saki) is a city-town situated in the northern part of Oyo State in western Nigeria. The terrain is hilly. The town lies near the source of

Okemesi-Ekiti is the local Government Headquarters of Okemesi/Idoile Local Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria, whose headquarters is the Ekiti town of

The Oba River (Yoruba: Odo Ọba) is a river in Oyo and Osun States in Nigeria. It is the main tributary of the Osun River. The landscape varies from wooded

Okuku is a city in the Odo Otin Local Government Area of Ọṣun State, Nigeria. Okuku is about 10 miles (16 km) north of Ikirun. It is the birthplace of

Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls (also known as Olumirin waterfalls) is located in Erin-odo, Osun State. It is a tourist attraction located in Oriade local government

Ise Ekiti (Yoruba: Ìṣẹ̀-Èkìtì, also Ise) is a city in Ekiti State, Nigeria, It is the traditional home of Akinluaduse, also known as Akinluse by the inhabitants

was born in Efon-Alaiye, a town known as a major cultural centre in Yorubaland, but he lived most of his life in the city of Ise. He was initially employed

Ayetoro is a town in Nigeria. It lies on the latitude 70 12’N and longitude 30 3’ E in a deciduous- derived savannah zone of Ogun State. The climate is

Migrant Hausa settlements in Yorubaland, popularly known as Sabo, are small geographic areas where Hausa migrants settle, congregating to create a distinctive

Esa-Oke is a Yoruba town located at the Obokun Local Government Area of the Ijesa North Federal Constituency of Ife/Ijesa Senatorial District of Osun State

Ogidi is a Okun town in Kogi State, Nigeria, known for its formations of igneous rock mountains, a traditional art industry, hospitality, valor and a deep

Gbongan is a large town in Osun State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of the Aiyedaade Local Government Area. The town has an official Post Office. Gbongan

Akowonjo is a neighborhood in Lagos State, Nigeria. The inhabitants of Akowonjo are mostly Egba. The Egbas settled in Akowonjo circa 1830 because of the

Ijebu-Owo is one of the five quarters that together make up the township of Owo, in Owo local government area of Ondo State, south-western Nigeria. The

The Ogunpa River river system is a third-order stream with a channel length of 21.5 kilometres (13.4 mi) and a drainage basin covering 73.3 square kilometres

Retrieved 2011-06-11. George Oji (January 13, 2002). "PDP Should Forget Yorubaland, Says Adesanya". ThisDay. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013

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The Yewa River, Yoruba: Odò Yewa, is a trans-national river between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, running south through the interior of southwest

Ẹgbẹ Mẹkun, popularly called Ẹgbẹ, is a historic town located in the Yagba West local government area of Kogi State, Nigeria, West Africa. 8°13′9.36″N

Owu (son of Oduduwa's daughter) is also one of the original kings in Yorubaland. The Owu Kingdom is ruled by princes selected from six ruling houses:

The Otin River is a river in Inisa, Osun State, Nigeria. It is impounded by the Eko-Ende Dam. According to Yoruba mythology, the orisha Otin is personified

people in the central Yorubaland. Other Yoruba facialographic marks commonly used for beautification in the central Yorubaland in South West, included

Igbo-Ora is a town and the headquarters of Ibarapa Central, Oyo State, south-western Nigeria, situated 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Lagos. In 2006 the

Ibule-Soro is a town in Ifedore local government area of Ondo State, SouthWestern Nigeria. It is renowned for selling the best of palm wine in Ondo State

both serving their interests and maintaining the waning influence of Yorubaland in the Federation. They consider it to be a necessary body to preserve

Otan-Ayegbaju is an historic town in Yorubaland founded about 800 years ago by descendants of Oduduwa, Olasooye Otinsokun the 16th child of Oduduwa who

8°1′7.44586″N 5°59′45.08984″E / 8.0187349611°N 5.9958582889°E / 8.0187349611; 5.9958582889Iyáh-Gbẹdẹ, commonly known as Iyáh, is a town located 20 km

Nigeria and a nobleman and privy counsellor of the historic Oyo Kingdom of Yorubaland at a time when his country was still under British colonial rule before

Okuta is a town located in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. Okuta is located about 300 km (190 mi) north of Lagos, and about

Omi-Ọṣun, literally meaning "Ọṣun waters", is the northernmost source tributary of the Ọṣun River in southwestern Nigeria. The Omi-Ọṣun tributary rises

Ekinrin-Adde is a town located in Ijumu L.G.A. of Kogi State, in the Western Senatorial District of Nigeria on latitude 7° 50’N and longitude 5° 50’E at

The Territories of the Awori are a part of Nigeria inhabited by the Awori tribe sub-ethnic group of the Yoruba people, speaking a distinct dialect of the

Ode-Omu is a town in the present Osun State, Nigeria, established in 1909 sequel to implementation of relocation treaty signed between the Ibadan (Oyo)

The Ikogosi Warm Springs is a tourist attraction located at Ikogosi, a town in Ekiti State, southwestern Nigeria. Flowing abreast the warm spring is another

Iyin-Ekiti is a town in Ekiti State, Nigeria, situated between Igede Ekiti Ado Ekiti in the Southwestern part of Nigeria. It is at an elevation of 457 m

Ibokun (also IIemure, Ilu Obokun, Ilu'bokun) is a town in Osun State, Nigeria. It is 416 meters above sea level. Ibokun is the headquarters of Obokun.

Ipetu-Ijesa[pronunciation?], also called Ipetu-Aro Odo among its inhabitants, is a town in Oriade local government area, Osun State, Nigeria. It is located

The Idanre Hill, or Oke Idanre is located in the town of Idanre in Ondo State of southwestern Nigeria. It is well known for its scenic landscape. Its wide

Iyin-Ekiti is a town in Ekiti State, Nigeria, situated between Igede Ekiti Ado Ekiti in the Southwestern part of Nigeria. It is at an elevation of 457 m

mention because he was the Kakanfo in office when again, several parts of Yorubaland were at war — the Kiriji War, said to be the longest civil war in global

Takete-Isao is a village in Yagba East local government area of Kogi-State southwest Nigeria in west Africa. It is bordered by Ijowa-Isanlu from the North

Ajaokuta Airstrip or Ajaokuta Airfield is an airstrip 22 kilometres (14 mi) southwest of Ajaokuta, a town in Kogi State, Nigeria. The airport is located

Gbalefa Peninsula is an area of land located south of Abeokuta and north of Lagos city. Gbalefa Peninsula was named after Akindele Gbalefa, the outstanding

installed by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi as the first Mayegun of Yorubaland Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) by President Muhammad Buhari on

particularly, during the onslaught and incursions of the Fulani into Yorubaland in the 19th century. Inisa people participated actively in the series

Gberefu Island also known as Point of No Return is a populated historical island located in Badagry, a town and local government area of Lagos State, South-Western

Noforija Epe, is a small community in the Epe local government area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Landmarks in the area include the Lagos State University of

his religion, Islam. Indeed, Abibu Lagunju was the second Muslim Oba in Yorubaland given the fact that he was already on the throne for a couple of years

Labour Party, and in 2019 was confirmed as the Mayegun Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland by the Iba Gani Adams In 2020, Ajulo was appointed as member for the Edo

Igangan is a town in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. Its neighbouring towns are Ayete and Tapa. On June 5 2021, this town came

Politics in Yorubaland 1840-1893. USA: Humanities Press Inc. pp. 89–90. Akintoye, S.A (1971). Revolution and Power Politics in Yorubaland 1840-1893. USA:

Arandun is a town in Irepodun LGA, Kwara State, Nigeria. It is located near the state boundary with Osun, about 66 kilometres southeast of the state capital

arouse the Islamic faithful to pray and feast during Ramadan festival in Yorubaland. Ajiwere or oniwere means "one who performs were music." Unlike ajisari

Okeho is a town located in Kajola Oyo State South West Nigeria. It is the headquarters of Kajola Local Government. It is a valley town and, a developing

of Alexander the Great Ada and Abere, a ceremonial sword of state in Yorubaland and surrounding regions of West Africa Ada Bridge, Belgrade, Serbia Ada

Iree (also Ire or Iree Alalubosa) is a Yoruba town in the north-eastern part of Osun State, Nigeria, West Africa. Iree is one of the major towns in the

interest was African History, specializing in Nigeria with emphasis on Yorubaland in Western Nigeria and Buganda in East Africa. A Secondary area of research

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Rock Festival, a rock festival in Japan Fuji music, a music genre from Yorubaland of Nigeria Fujifilm, a Japanese company producing cameras and photographic

Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport ((IATA: GWI, ICAO: DNGA)) is a specialized agro-cargo and passenger airport located in the Ilishan-Iperu Remo

of war, oppression, and resistance. Felix Budelmann, Trojan Women in Yorubaland: Femi Osofisan Women of Owu, in Hardwick, Lorna and Carol Gillespie (eds

the preeminent military power in Yorubaland. The 1804 outbreak of the Sokoto Jihad spooked the leaders of Yorubaland, who increasingly began persecuting

twin-births are generally accepted as a social fact throughout most of Yorubaland and twins treated, to some extent, as super-human beings. A number of

Oyo. The Ibadan army became highly successful and an enduring power in Yorubaland. These successes encouraged Basorun Oluyole of Ibadan, and he decided

Iyake Lake is a suspended lake located atop the Oke Ado Mountain in the town of Ado-Awaye, Oyo State, southwestern Nigeria. It is considered one of only

culture. Arulefela, J. O. (1988). Covenant in the Old Testament and in Yorubaland. Ibadan: Daystar Press. Arulefela, J. O. (1980). An analysis of the biblical

Federation came into existence 1 September 2020 with grounds at Onikan Stadium Yorubaland.  The Yoruba are a great footballing nation both as players and supporters

Imesi-ile is an ancient town in the northeastern part of the Obokun Local Government in Osun State, Nigeria. In the 19th century, this town was the epicenter

station licensed to Selma, Alabama, US Waka music, a musical genre from Yorubaland of Nigeria Waga sculpture or waka, a type of Ethiopian memorial statue

the department's permanent head. War and Peace in Yorubaland, 1793–1893 The impact of iron in Yorubaland Olókun; iwe àtìgbàdégbà ni Àtàtà Yoruba 2 September

The Akogba Hill, or Oke Akogba is a hill located in Ekinrin-Adde in Kogi State of Northcentral Nigeria. The hill, also known as Oke Akogba or Or'Oke Akogba

Ikoro-Ekiti is a town in the Ijero Local Government area of Ekiti State, south west Nigeria. It is also known as Eso Obe and is one of the oldest towns

Oro is a town in Irepodun Local Government area of Kwara State, popular for its self development initiatives. It is on the main road to Omu-Aran (29km);

Ade means crown, and fila means cap. The city of Kufi is located in Yorubaland near Ibadan. Other West African names include fula, fila, and malo hat

in Views from the Shoreline: Community, trade and religion in coastal Yorubaland and the Western Niger Delta, Yoruba Studies Review, 2(2017), 1-16, fulltext

Preserve Martin Olav Sabo Bridge Sabo Quarter, Migrant Hausa settlements in Yorubaland Sabo River Sabo, turnip milk Sabo, a saboteur or shortened form of sabotage

historical approach, the cult of Mawu-Lisa actually diffused westwards from Yorubaland where its roots are, into the socio-religious consciousness of the Gbe

or machete. Rock carvings in Ife show that this sword has been used in Yorubaland since at least the 14th century.[citation needed] Ọ̀bẹ — Daggers carried

State Public CON 35 Arisekola Alao Philanthropist and Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland Private CON 36 Oba Otudeko Founder and chairman of the Honeywell Group

twice to derive a composite Odu. While there are regional practices in Yorubaland where this is also the case, it is not as standardized and uniform as

or machete. Rock carvings in Ife show that this sword has been used in Yorubaland since at least the 14th century.[citation needed] Ọ̀bẹ — Daggers carried

twice to derive a composite Odu. While there are regional practices in Yorubaland where this is also the case, it is not as standardized and uniform as

Ideal of Univira in Traditional Marriage Systems in Ancient Rome and Yorubaland, was awarded in 2005. ("Univira" is the Latin word for a woman married

Wisconsin Press, 1967. pp. 217–288. I. A. Akinjogbin (1998). War and Peace in Yorubaland, 1793-1893. Heinemann Educational Books (Nigeria), (University of Michigan)

Nigeria; however, some suggest that the large cities of Ibadan and Osogbo (Yorubaland) are more important in adire-making because adire dyeing began in Abeokuta

monarch (e.g. Cambodia, KwaZulu Natal, Buganda, Saudi Arabia, Swaziland, Yorubaland, The Kingitanga). Some monarchies employ a mix of these selection processes

Egba Christians The Iyalode of Egbaland (since deposed) The Iyalode of Yorubaland Abiola Dosunmu Admin. "NACCIMA gets first female national president".

Imesi-ile), Okuku and Eko-Ende. It was one of the series of civil wars in Yorubaland between 1793 and 1893. In June 1878, word came to Ibadan that the Ilorins

rim (smaller bell) It is used in the ceremonial music of religions in Yorubaland as well as in their new world practice, which is based on beliefs such

pagans. These periods marked the beginning of religious war, Jehad, in Yorubaland. They called themselves, Jamas (a Hausa word for the rank and file, as

Old Boys Association) Emmanuel Ayankanmi Ayandele (1992). The Ijebu of Yorubaland, 1850-1950: politics, economy, and society. Heinemann Educational Books

migrated from Osun State and the first settlement to have a kingdom in Yorubaland. Investigations unto how the area came to be called “Isin” have been carried

network of towns and villages along the trade routes connecting central Yorùbáland with the Niger River. For instance, a series of settlements sharing similarities

July 2017. Deji Ogunremi; Biodun Adediran (1998). Culture and society in Yorubaland. Rex Charles Publication in association with Connel Publications, 1998

Empire. In his Movements of Islam in face of the Empires and Kingdoms in Yorubaland, Sheikh Dr. Abu-Abdullah Adelabu supported his claims on early arrival

Benin tradition, queen mothers are known as iyobas. In the traditions of Yorubaland, a woman who is ritually invested with the title is known as an iya oba

Olupayimo, Dolapo (June 2017). "The Illicit Production of Ogogoro in Coastal Yorubaland and the Niger Delta". Portuguese Studies Review. 2(No. 1 Fall 2017): 195–208

INTEGRATION AND CONFLICT IN NIGERIA, 1840-1940: THE CASE OF NORTH-EAST YORUBALAND", Transafrican Journal of History Vol. 24, pp. 106-122. Published by:

and Cultures (1997) Fundamentals of Economic History (2003) Northeast Yorubaland: Studies in the History and Culture of a Frontier Zone (2003) Global Understanding

of Ife: Dawn of a New Era of Unity, Progress, Peace And Development in Yorubaland". The Marble. Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26

orthography of various Fula dialects, Hausa, Wolof, and more. Islam came into Yorubaland around the 14th century, as a result of trade with Wangara (also Wankore)

Times. Retrieved 1 August 2015. "A peep into the secret Oro festival in Yorubaland". Vanguard News. 2019-02-18. Retrieved 2021-08-31. Research Directorate

in Abeokuta. He is remembered for his 43 years of missionary work in Yorubaland, only returning to Europe twice. He holds the record within the Society

was founded in 1830, there were many waves of migrants from all over Yorubaland that arrived in Abeokuta. This included Owu refugees from the Owu-Ibadan

access to firearms and other resources. Ibadan's central location within Yorubaland enabled it to control vital trade routes and the flow of valuable goods

Abdul-Rahmon, M.O. (2002): ”Muslim Youth and Political Consciousness in Yorubaland of Nigeria”. Proceedings of the WAMY International Conference on Muslim

identified more as a social class of their own than just ethnically Soninke. Yorubaland During the reign of Mansa Musa in the 14th century, the Wangara reached

has 11 children. In addition, he has several chieftaincy titles around Yorubaland, including Oluwo (Chief Ifa Priest) in his hometown of Ifisin-Ekiti and

Bird Club and developed a Forest School, an Ethnobotanical Garden for Yorubaland, and a West African Tree Heritage Park. She returned to Europe in 2019

throne of Dahomey and bringing her home. Her 1971 book Orisha: the gods of Yorubaland, was included in an exhibition for Trinidad and Tobago's Emancipation

Obas are traditional rulers presiding over specific towns or regions in Yorubaland, which spans parts of southwestern Nigeria and neighboring areas. Each

ISBN 978-1-84162-397-9. Ogunjobi, Rotimi (2010-07-20). Perspectives of Yorubaland. Xceedia - Tee publishing. ISBN 978-978-49837-1-6. Phillips, Barnaby (2021-04-01)

Hausaland and sold to European Christians. He also wrote to a Jurist in Yorubaland explaining how to determine the time for the sunset prayer. His work in

and Practice (SPSP). “Framing Female Leadership on Stage and Screen in Yorubaland: Efunsetan Aniwura Revisited”, Gender & History 30, no.3, (October 2018):

Wore, Benin Worora Xevioso Yadia Yakassirou Yari, Benin Yoruba language Yorùbáland Za-Kpota Zangbeto Zangnanado Zarma people Émile Derlin Zinsou Abraham

Integration and Conflict in Nigeria, 1840-1940: The Case of North-East Yorubaland". Transafrican Journal of History. 24. Gideon Were Publications: 106–122

and Ogun. At the time of settlement, Ifa was the ubiquitous religion in Yorubaland while Ogun was traditionally the religion of warriors, hunters, blacksmiths

Edmund M. (2013). Cross and Scalpel: Jean-Marie Coquard Among the Egba of Yorubaland. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann Educational Books. ISBN 978-978-081-287-4.

slavery and promote civilization. Carter travelled to various parts of Yorubaland, accompanied by soldiers, in an attempt to demonstrate the might of the

bolekaja, and many bear slogans or sayings. The term kia kia may be used in Yorùbáland to refer to minibus public transports, and means "quick quick". Lagos

bolekaja, and many bear slogans or sayings. The term kia kia may be used in Yorùbáland to refer to minibus public transports, and means "quick quick". Lagos

Edmund M. (2012). Cross and Scalpel: Jean-Marie Coquard Among the Egba of Yorubaland. African Books Collective. ISBN 978-978-081-287-4. Sofoluwe, G. O.; Schram

was enlarged. Prior to colonial rule, internecine wars within Northern Yorubaland had shifted political power among Yoruba city states, Ibadan had risen

Lamidi Adedibu Ichi (scarification) list of States of Nigeria located in Yorubaland Lefèber, Yvonne; Henk W. A. Voorhoeve (1998). Indigenous Customs in Childbirth

Hausaland and sold to European Christians. He also wrote to a jurist in Yorubaland explaining how to determine the time for the sunset prayer. He also transcribed

chieftaincy tussle has always been characterized by chaos and bloodshed in Yorubaland but because the Okedare family are peace loving people; Jebba is still

written in his Movements of Islam in face of the Empires and Kingdoms in Yorubaland claims about the early arrival of Islam in southwestern Nigeria. He seconded

Edmund M. (2012). Cross and scalpel : Jean-Marie Coquard among the Egba of Yorubaland. Ibadan: HEBN Publishers. pp. 40–67. ISBN 9789780812874. Makozi, A.O.;

including "Seriki Musulumi" (roughly Chief of the Muslim Faithful) of Western Yorubaland following his induction in 1897 by Chief lmam Yusuf. He was later appointed

on women who earned above 50 pounds. Female taxation was a novelty in Yorubaland and the women again rose in protest, Pelewura and other women objected

African Aid Society, it sought to establish a West African colony in Yorubaland (part of present-day Nigeria). Garnet advocated a kind of Black nationalism

to that far north. The growth had in some places been very fast, with Yorubaland (not including heavily Yoruba Lagos State) having gone from no stakes

to the jointly ruling bale and Balogun of Ibadan (a vassal state in Yorubaland), with the Emir of Illorin, with the Emir of and in Muri (Nigeria), with

Olijebu of Ijebu-Owo. He said There was no change. If you go to any town in Yorubaland the ruler of that place is either called Olu or Oli or something of that

warriors from Ilorin attacked and captured several towns in northern Yorubaland. The displaced refugees from those towns taken by the Fulanis moved towards

Vanguard. Retrieved 2009-11-12. Steve Nwosu (2001-03-10). "Battle for Yorubaland". This Day. Archived from the original on 2005-01-22. Retrieved 2009-11-08

survivor of the transatlantic slave trade in the U.S. (born c. 1857 in Yorubaland) February 1 – Philip Francis Nowlan, science fiction writer, creator of

Amalion, 2010; ISBN 978-2-35926-005-2; Revolution and Power Politics in Yorubaland 1840-93, Longman, 1971; ISBN 978-0-582-64533-2; Ten Years of the University

allied forces, including troops and supplies from the Ikerres in eastern Yorubaland and the Esan chiefdom of Irrua. The Onojie of Uromi's assistance during

were involved with local growers, and also sold imports in the area. In Yorubaland, Nigeria, during C.P. Zochonis' era of management, the local population

millennium CE. Strong citadels were also built other in areas of Africa. Yorubaland for example had several sites surrounded by the full range of earthworks

Inisa, Okuku and Eko-Ende. It was one of the series of civil wars in Yorubaland between 1793 and 1893. The town is mentioned in a report of 1911 of a

Hansen, Karen Tranberg, ed. (1992). "Domestic Science Training in Colonial Yorubaland, Nigeria". African encounters with domesticity. Rutgers University Press

Akinwumi O. (2002). Archaeology and History in Ìlàrè District (Central Yorubaland, Nigeria) 1200-1900 A.D. Oxford, UK: British Archaeological Reports. doi:10

practice, Ifá. Ifá is generally acknowledged as having arisen at Ile-Ife in Yorubaland but its practice has spread throughout what is now lower Nigeria and across

Thesis, University of Stirling. Falola, Toyin (2021-12-21). "Coastal Yorubaland: Habitability, Inhabitance, and Inheritances". Yoruba Studies Review.

and Adekunle Ajasin, Adesanya assumed the honorific title 'Asiwaju of Yorubaland' and simultaneously became more active politically, allying with Bola

traditional ruler) succession plan regarded as the most non-contentious in Yorubaland. Prior to 1924, Isaac Akinyele was a devout Anglican layman. He was a

Abiodun (August 5, 2023). "Oba Otudeko, CFR: A Business Magnate of Modern Yorubaland". Dawn Commission. Retrieved August 28, 2024. Ilesanmi, Funmi (December

Edmond M. (2012), Cross and Scalpel: Jean-Marie Coquard among the Egba of Yorubaland, pp. 172 and 173. "History through the Headlines 4". Premiumtimesng.com

Children". Awajis. Retrieved 2024-06-24. "Hairdressing and Hairstyles in Yorubaland: History, Nature, Dynamics and Significance". www.oriire.com. Retrieved

groups via the Trans-Saharan Trade and the increased Islamization of Yorubaland in the 19th century, many Yoruba had been converted to Islam. Therefore

August 2023. Dopamu, Abiola (2008). "Predestination, destiny and faith in Yorubaland: Any meeting point?". Global Journal of Humanities. 7 (1&2): 37–39. ISSN 1596-6232

section of Nigeria originally included 144 townships scattered all over Yorubaland stretching all the way to modern day Ibadan. 72 of these towns rebelled

18th century and held sway not only over most of the other kingdoms in Yorubaland, but also over nearby African states, notably the Fon Kingdom of Dahomey

ODUNARO 1845-1860 Baale OJO ABURUMAKU ADIO 1860-1869 (Aare Onakankanfo of Yorubaland) Baale GBAGUNGBOYE AJAMASA AJAGUNGBADE 1 1869-1871 Baale OLAOYE ATANDA

95°F throughout the year, usually fluctuating between 64°F and 90°F. In Yorubaland as soon as a town is established, a traditional local administration is

Edmund M. (2013). Cross and Scalpel: Jean-Marie Coquard Among the Egba of Yorubaland. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann Educational Books. ISBN 978-978-081-287-4.

identity. Box braids Cornrows Hairdressing "Hairdressing and Hairstyles in Yorubaland: History, Nature, Dynamics and Significance | Oriire | African Mythology

130 years end of the bloody Kiriji war which brought lasting peace to Yorubaland. The recently held cocoa festival of Eti-Oni was organised to celebrate

a defensive wall around the city in order to repel invasions. Ancient Yorubaland comprised eight high ranking chieftains who helped the ruler rule the

Babangida's regime. Gani Adams, activist and current Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Public Relations Officer of Mushin local government chapter of the CLO

of power: kingship, chieftaincy and the community day in contemporary Yorubaland". Africa. 91 (5): 790–809. doi:10.1017/S0001972021000589. ISSN 0001-9720

triggered off a general reaction against muslims in several parts of Yorubaland, causing many to flee to Ilorin in an attempt to seek refuge. The two

to maintain control over key trade routes and political influence in Yorubaland.[1] Seen as a defense of Yoruba sovereignty, the battle symbolized Ibadan's

Retrieved 24 July 2024. Simwa, Adrianna (24 July 2021). "Top 10 Obas in Yorubaland: Interesting facts about the rulers". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved

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