West African History: A Captivating Guide to the History of West Africa and the Yoruba People

If you want to discover the captivating history of West Africa, then keep reading…

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The Yoruba People: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Yorubas and Yoruba Mythology

History of West Africa: A Captivating Guide to West African History, Starting from Ancient Civilizations through the Medieval Period to the Present

The Yorubas are an interesting people with a rich cultural heritage that can be traced back to many centuries ago. The history of the Yorubas is one of Africa’s most researched and analyzed histories due to the high level of literacy among the Yoruba. They have a system of government that ensures the proper running of the community and the education of their young.

The Yorubas are located in West Africa, with the majority of the population found in southwestern Nigeria. With an estimated population of over thirty to forty million people, they are one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa.

This book will take you through a journey of the history of the Yoruba people, their system of government, beliefs, and fascinating myths. You will also get a firsthand glimpse into the daily lifestyle of the ancient Yoruba people and how they organized their daily activities.

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Yorubaland, the homeland of the Yoruba people

The founding ancestors and the initial Yoruba kingdoms

The incredible stories of legendary rulers who shaped Yorubaland

Ancient Yoruba politics and how their economy developed

The exciting events that made the Oyo Empire the largest Yoruba kingdom and its famed founder, Oranyan

Prominent Yoruba myths and folktales

Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:<ul class="a-unordered-list a-vertical">

What evidence exists of prehistoric West African communities?

The settlements at Dhar Tichitt and its surrounds

What made the city of Ile-Ife significant?

The tumultuous rise and fall of the great West African empires

Was Mansa Musa I the richest king in the world?

The impactful legacy of the Songhai Empire

What impact did the transatlantic slave trade have on West Africa?

The effect of European colonialization on West Africa and how the region still feels it today

The influential West African leaders who led their countries to freedom

Colorful and interesting West African cultures