THE YORUBAS: How Powerful Are They? | Who Is The Most Powerful Women in Alaafin of Oyo's Palace

Tales of the Yoruba people are bigger than Africa. Yes, you're right. In this episode, I'm looking for the real and accurate history of Alaafin Oropontoniyun, the Alaafin of the ancient Oyo kingdoms. The first and only female Alaafin of Oyo. We talk about how the Yorubas have expanded their empire to (Kingdom of Dahomey) Cotonou, Benin Republic, where we just returned, and how the Yorubas have a large population and influence in Benin Republic, Togo, and Ghana.

Orompoto was the first female Alaafin in the old Oyo Empire. She controlled an empire that encompassed what is now western and north-central Nigeria. When her father died, her brother, Prince Eguguoju, succeeded him as the next in line to the throne. He died in his youth, though, without a male heir. Prince Ajiboyede and Prince Tella, her younger brothers, were too young to inherit the throne at the time. As a result, Orompoto would step down as regent and ascend to the throne. The council of chiefs objected to this decision because the kingdom had never had a female monarch before.

I hear there is a Yoruba agitation going on, and many people have been saying that Yorubas have powers. I'd like to know whether this is real and if the Yoruba nation would be able to stand up to the government with our power. If you'd like to help this channel provide fresh content to your screen, please contact me.

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