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Sunday, March 29, 2026

Collection of facts about the Oyo Empire

This post is a collection of facts about the Oyo Empire (c. 1570-1836). There are 10 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Based in West Africa (Nigeria, Benin)
• Preceded by Ife Empire
• Yoruba language
• Oranmiyan was first king of Oyo (c. 13th - 14th century)
• Occupied by Nupe people (c. 1535)
• Failed to conquer Benin Kingdom c. 1578-1608
• Invaded the Kingdom of Dahomey 1728-1748
• Defeated invading Ashanti Empire in 1764
• Dahomey Revolt in 1823
• Ilorin destroyed Oyo-Ile (capital) in 1835