The Oyo Empire was a Yoruba empire in West Africa. It was located in present-day southern Benin and western Nigeria (including the South West zone and the western half of the North Central zone).

Oyo empire, Yoruba state north of Lagos, in present-day southwestern Nigeria, that dominated, during its apogee (1650–1750), most of the states between the Volta River in the west and the Niger River in the east. It was the most important and authoritative of all …

These states included the Edo kingdom of Benin, the Fon kingdom of Dahomey, and a series of Yoruba kingdoms, the most famous of which was Oyo (see map). All of these states based their political supremacy on violence and aggression.

Apr 2, 2020 · The Oyo Empire flourished from the 17th to 19th century CE in what is today southwest Nigeria. The Oyo forged an empire thanks to their formidable cavalry units and so came to dominate other Yoruba peoples of the region.

Nov 26, 2023 · Oyo rose to become the largest empire in West Africa and reigned supreme in Yorubaland until the 19 th century, when it collapsed as a result of internal power struggles and external opposition. The fall of the Oyo Empire reverberated throughout Yorubaland, destabilizing the entire region.

Jun 16, 2009 · Oyo, a pre-colonial kingdom in present-day Nigeria, was founded in the 1300s. Established by Oranmiyan of the Yoruba people of West Africa, Oyo quickly grew to become one of the most powerful states in the Yoruba-speaking region.

By analyzing archaeological and historical data, the research aims to enhance understanding of Oyo imperial expansion within the context of the Atlantic commercial revolutions. The findings challenge traditional Eurocentric models of colonization, arguing for a nuanced perspective on the nature of colonies and their relationship to imperial powers.

Dec 18, 2022 · This article outlines the political history of Oyo from the rise of the empire to its collapse, including a description of its internal political organization, in order to explain why pre-colonial Africa’s internal politics explain the trajectory of Africa’s history better than external actors.

Mar 31, 2020 · A map of the Oyo Empire which flourished in what is today southern Nigeria from the 17th to 19th century CE.

List of Maps (page x) Abbreviations (page xi) Note on transcription of non-English words (page xii) Glossary of non-English words and titles (page xiii) ... Retrospect: the Rise of the Oyo Empire (page 237) PART III. THE FALL OF THE OYO EMPIRE (c. 1790-c. 1836) 12. Collapse at the Centre (c. 1790-c. 1823) (page 245) 13. Disintegration at the ...