Orompoto (also spelled Oronpoto)[1] was an Alaafin of the Yoruba Oyo Empire.[2][3][4][5] The empire of which she ruled is located in what is modern day western and north-central Nigeria.[6]
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Orompoto (also spelled Oronpoto) was an Alaafin of the Yoruba Oyo Empire. The empire of which she ruled is located in what is modern day western and north-central...
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The alafin (king) of Oyo was sent into exile. After returning, Alafin Orompoto (c. 1560 – 1580) built up an army based on heavily armed cavalry and long-service...
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threats from palace officials. He was succeeded on the throne by his sister Orompoto. Mark R. Lipschutz; R. Kent Rasmussen (1989). Dictionary of African Historical...
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