Legends of Africa wealth gained from trade and its possession of a powerful cavalry. The Oyo Empire was the most politically important state in the region from the mid-17th to the late 18th century, holding sway not only over other Yoruba kingdoms in modern-day Nigeria, Benin, and Togo, but also over other African kingdoms, most notable being the Fon Dahomey (in present-day Benin). The mythical origins of the Oyo Empire lie with Oranyan (also known as Oranmiyan), the second prince of the Yoruba Kingdom of Ile-Ife. Oranyan made an agreement with his brother to launch a punitive raid on their northern neighbors for
History of the Yoruba people deities are called Orisha's while the high God is Olorun. Yoruba's believe when they die, they go to the realm of ancestors where they can still have the influence to earth. The Yoruba people remains as one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria and as a whole in Africa. The Yoruba houses about 35% of Nigeria's population and around 40 million individuals in around the West region of Africa. Other regions besides west Nigeria They are identified as Muslim or Christian but they still follow their history of practices and beliefs. Most of the Yoruba people take part in