Stemming Yoruba Decline (II/III): Rise of the Oyos & the end of Yoruba nationhood

The Imperial expansion of the Oyo Yoruba from the 1600s-1800's destroyed the Yoruba confederacy and ethnic identity. Briefly restored from 1940-1970, the Yorubas experienced major economic gains. Now as Nigeria's unitary system constrains Yoruba identity, the Yorubas have again entered into modern decline.

Stemming Yoruba Decline (I/III): Tracing ancient origins of early Yoruba advantage

The Yoruba are Nigeria's first nation but their historic advantages are eroding. This first part series aims to trace the early origins of their historic advantages