Ajagbo
Alaafin of the West African Oyo Empire
About Ajagbo
Ajagbo was a Nigerian alaafin.
Àjà gbó was a warlike Aláà fin of the West African Oyo Empire, who allegedly reigned for 140 years in the seventeenth century.
He was reportedly born a twin to his brother Ajampati with his maternal town being Ikereku-were, which is said to have later been destroyed. He employed a military strategy of sending out multiple armies at once with the aim that they would try to outcompete each other for glory. He was succeeded by his son Odarawu after he died of natural causes.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ajagbo?
Alaafin of the West African Oyo Empire
What was Ajagbo's occupation?
Ajagbo was an alaafin.
What nationality was Ajagbo?
Ajagbo was Nigerian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ajagbo. https://biography.guide/ajagbo/
MLA: "Ajagbo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ajagbo/.
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