History of Oyo and Origin of Sango

History of Ọ̀yọ́ and the Origin of Òrìṣà Ṣàngó In this discussion with Olúsọlá Adébáyọ̀ Akínsọ̀wọ́n, we discussed the history of Ọ̀yọ́, examined the etymology of the name Ọ̀yọ́, and delve into the origin of the Yorùbá Òrìṣà Ṣàngó. We discussed different traditions, historical accounts, and cultural perspectives surrounding Ọ̀yọ́ and Ṣàngó to give insights into the history and traditions that have shaped Yorùbá civilisation. This interview was recorded on June 3, 2025. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Oyo Origin 04:19 Oyo from Eyo Ajori 13:53 Oduduwa and Obatala 16:45 Origin of Oyo 18:59 Oranmiyan to Oyo 20:13 History of Sango 30:53 Ogun to Oranmiyan relation 33:05 Sango Conquered Tapa 34:46 Sango and Oranfe Relation 37:44 History of Oranfe 38:46 Sango from Ife? 41:46 Nupe Kingdoms 43:04 History of Alaafin Sango 49:51 End Credits ___________ Donate to support our cultural projects: Account Name: Dundun Centre Bank: United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) Account No: Naira: 1028739356 USD: 3004955408 GBP: 3004976650 Dundun (formerly AIF YORUBA CULTURAL CENTRE) is a non-profit organisation focused with cultural preservation, education and innovation. Through research, storytelling and digital tools, we make oral traditions and cultural knowledge accessible, usable and impactful in today's world. Our mission is to tune lives with tongue and culture. Support Us with Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/dunduncentre Follow our socials to stay connected with our works. TikTok:   / dunduncentre   Facebook:   / dunduncentre   Instagram:   / dunduncentre   X:   / dunduncentre   For more info, visit our website. #yoruba #oyo #alaafin