Oyo Empire spilling of blood. The leader of the Ogboni, the Oluwo, had the unqualified right of direct access to the Alaafin of Oyo on any matter. There was a high degree of professionalism in the army of the Oyo Empire. Its military success was due in large part to its cavalry as well as the leadership and courage of Oyo officers and warriors. Because its main geographic focus was north of the forest, Oyo enjoyed easier farming and thus a steady growth in population. This contributed to Oyo's ability to consistently field a large force. There was also an entrenched military
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