On the matter of the Oyo Empire and its legacy, we make no apologies for our pride. The Oyo Empire was built by the sweat, sacrifice, sword, and blood of our forefathers. So long as the Alaafin of Oyo sits upon the sacred throne of his ancestors, the Oyo Empire lives on. On the legacies of the Oyo Empire, we need not overburden history with lengthy explanations. The Yoruba story answers for itself:Awa la lédeAwa la l’asaAwa la l’orinAwa la ní ìlúAwa la ní ìlúAwa la l’ọba.

Source: Punch January 02, 2026 13:16 UTC