Pre-Colonial History
Explore Nigeria’s pre-colonial history, marked by flourishing kingdoms, enduring traditions, and defining events that laid the foundations of the country.
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List of Alaafin (Kings) of Oyo
Below is the list of all Alaafin (King) of Oyo Oranmiyan- 1300- ?? Ajaka- ?? Sango- ?? Ajaka- (Second reign)…
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The History of Ila-Orangun and its People
Ila-Orangun lies about 65km northeast of Ile-Ife and 90km southeast of Ilorin on the southern edge of the savannah. It…
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Pre-Colonial Political Administration of the Benin Empire
The Edos of Benin inhabit the southwestern part of modern-day Nigeria and are close neighbours of the Yorubas with whom…
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The Berlin Conference And Partition of Africa
By the late 19th century, European powers were locked in an intense race to control African territory. What began as…
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Traditional Occupations in Yoruba Land
The Yoruba people are one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria; they are found in the southwestern part…
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Pre-colonial Political Administration In Yoruba land
The pre-colonial political administration in Yoruba land is one of the most popular among the pre-colonial systems or administrations in…
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