Oyo Empire which were some of the major cities that flourished after the collapse. Oyo Empire The Oyo Empire was a Yoruba empire of what is today Western and North central Nigeria. Established in the 15th century, the Oyo Empire grew to become one of the largest West African states. It rose through the outstanding organizational and administrative skills of the Yoruba people, wealth gained from trade and its 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 most of the other kingdoms in
History of the Yoruba people farm work. The men grow foods such as corn, yams, staples, nuts, and cocoa which is a major cash crop. Men were also traders and craftsmen as well. Women did less work on the farms and their status on what they did depending on their husband's status. The people practice a multiple of cultural skills that are useful in life which are pottery, beadwork, weaving, metalwork, and mask making. The Yoruba were known for their sculptors, beautiful clothing designs and patterns, and their food. Some of these foods included are moin-moin ( steamed bean pudding), ila asepo (okra soup), and