Ajagbo

Ajagbo was an Alaafin of the West African Oyo Empire, whose long reign took place during the seventeenth century.[1]

Ajagbo succeeded his grandfather Obalokun as Alaafin.[1] According to legend, he reigned for 140 years.[2] He was reportedly a twin.[2]

He was notable for introducing the title of Are ona Kakanfo (a role comparable to that of field marshal) in Oyo. He was also known by Oyo neighbours as a warlike king who sent armies to destroy towns in the Popo country, Ile Olopa and his maternal town Ikereku-were.

He was succeeded by his son Odarawu.

References
  1. Law, R. C. C. (1971). "The constitutional troubles of Ọyọ in the eighteenth century". The Journal of African History. 12 (1): 25–44. doi:10.1017/s0021853700000050. ISSN 0021-8537.
  2. Johnson, Samuel (August 2011). The history of the Yorubas : from the earliest times to the beginning of the British Protectorate. ISBN 0948390891. OCLC 989713421.
  • Samuel Johnson, Obadiah Johnson. The History of the Yorubas, From the Earliest of Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate. p 168


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