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SS2 History

Yoruba land in the 19th Century Oyo Empire

Overview

Describe the political situation in Yoruba land at the beginning of the 19th Century. Examine the factors that led to the final collapse of the old Oyo empire. Discuss the implications of Old Oyo for political developments in Yoruba land.

What you'll learn
  • Old Oyo at the beginning of the 19th century.
  • The Afonja rebellion and the sack of old Oyo.
  • The fall of old Oyo and the refugee problem.
  • The Owu wars, the destruction of Egba settlements and the foundations of Abeokuta.
  • The beginnings of Ibadan as an Oyo dominated settlement.
  • The management of refugee problems in Ife and the emergence of new settlements e.g. Ago Iwoye, Sagamu etc.