Blog - Oyo Empire Day 2026

October 07,2026

OYO EMPIRE DAY 2026 MEDIA INTERACTIVE SESSION: FULL TEXT OF SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE CHAIRMAN, CENTRAL WORKING COMMITTEE, OYO EMPIRE DAY CELEBRATION

Distinguished members of the press, fellow members of the Central Working Committee, invited guests, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of the Central Working Committee, I warmly welcome you to this media interaction. Let me begin by acknowledging the leadership of His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade,…

October 06,2026

Alaafin to unite Yoruba communities in Benin ahead of Oyo Empire Day

By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has moved to strengthen unity among Yoruba communities in the Republic of Benin ahead of the proposed Oyo Empire Day celebration. The monarch sent his representative, Prince Sheriff Adebayo-Onisile, a renowned Yoruba historian, on a three-day mission…

October 01,2026

OYO EMPIRE: THE IMPERIAL CENTRE OF YORUBA CIVILIZATION AND THE HISTORICAL NETWORK OF OYO-DERIVED KINGDOMS

By: Engr. Adewuyi O.A (Registered Civil Engineer & Chartered Project Manager) The historical significance of the Oyo Empire rests not merely on oral tradition, but on the convergence of archaeology, written records, European travel accounts, missionary literature, colonial archives and Yoruba historical traditions. Among the pre-colonial Yoruba political formations, Oyo…

September 30,2026

Oyo Empire Day Explained: 70 Questions and Answers You Need to Know

Understanding Oyo Empire Day Oyo Empire Day is more than a cultural celebration. It is conceived as an integrated heritage platform connecting history, scholarship, cultural preservation, tourism, economic development and a global Yoruba homecoming. But what exactly is Oyo Empire Day? Why the name Oyo Empire? Who is it for?…