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Former empire in present day Nigeria and Benin Republic
The Oyo Empire was a Yoruba empire in West Africa. It was located in present-day western Nigeria (including the South West zone and the western half of
Oyo_Empire
State of Nigeria
Oyo (Listen)(Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ́ [ìk͡pĩ́lɛ̀ ɔ̀jɔ́]) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Its capital is Ibadan, the third most populous city in the country
Oyo_State
Indian multinational hospitality company
OYO Rooms (stylised as OYO), formerly known as OYO Hotels & Homes, is an Indian multinational hospitality chain owned by PRISM which operates leased hotels
Oyo_Rooms
Topics referred to by the same term
named after the Oyo Empire Oyo, Oyo State, a city founded in the 1830s as an alternative capital of the remnants of the old Oyo empire Oyo, Congo, a city
Oyo
City in Oyo State, Nigeria
known to its people as 'New Oyo' (Ọ̀yọ́ Àtìbà) to distinguish it from the former capital to the north, 'Old Oyo' (Ọ̀yọ́-Ilé), which had been deserted
Oyo,_Oyo_State
King of Tooro from 1995 to 2026
Rukidi IV (Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi, Tooro: [óːjo ɲíːmba kaβáːmba igúɾu ɾukídi]; 16 April 1992 – 27 August 2026), also known as King Oyo of Tooro
Rukidi_IV_of_Tooro
Site of medieval city in Nigeria
Old Oyo, also known as Oyo-Ile, Katunga, Oyo-Oro, and Eyo is the site of a ruined medieval city that was once the capital of the Oyo Empire in what is
Old_Oyo
Capital city of Oyo State, Nigeria
/ɪˈbɑːdən/; Yoruba: Ìbàdàn [ì.bà.dã̀]) is the capital and most populous city of Oyo State, in Nigeria. It is one of the largest cities by population in Nigeria
Ibadan
Kidnapping of school children in Oyo, Nigeria
2026, armed men attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria, and abducted 49 pupils, teachers, and a toddler. The attack
Oyo_school_kidnappings
Cultural region of the Yoruba people in West Africa
this area consisted of multiple states, including most prominently the Ọyọ Empire, Ifẹ Empire and Ijẹbu Kingdom. The geo-cultural space contains an
Yorubaland
Ōyō Mitsunobu (光延 旺洋, Mitsunobu Ōyō; 1934–2003) was a Japanese chemist specializing in organic synthesis. In 1967, he introduced the Mitsunobu reaction
Oyo_Mitsunobu
British-Nigerian former cricketer (born 1960)
cricket team from 1983 to 1990. He won the National Cricket League with Oyo State in 1985 and, the following year, helped the team win its seventh league
Vincent_Olise
Oyo, Oyo State, is the seat of the line of the rulers of Oyo. Their territory, a constituent rump state, is located in what is now Nigeria. Since the 1900
List of rulers of the Yoruba state of Oyo
List_of_rulers_of_the_Yoruba_state_of_Oyo
Indian billionaire (born 1993)
Thiel Fellowship, receiving a US$100,000 grant. The company launched as OYO Rooms in May 2013. By September 2018, the company had raised US$1 billion
Ritesh_Agarwal
Oluremi OyoListen (12 October 1952 – 1 October 2014) was a Nigerian journalist. Remi Oyo was born on 12 October 1952 in Ilorin, Kwara State, North Central
Oluremi_Oyo
Privy Council of Oyo
The Oyo Mesi is the privy council of Oyo, a Yoruba traditional state in Southwestern Nigeria. It dates to the medieval period, when it served as the government
Oyo_Mesi
Ethnic group in West Africa
Ijebu Kingdom, while others had tall walls and ramparts such as Oyo ile, capital of the Oyo empire, which reportedly had an outer wall over 20 feet high
Yoruba_people
Filipino actor
pronunciation: [ˌbɔnɛˈbi ˈsɔtɔ]; born January 12, 1984), known professionally as Oyo Boy Sotto, is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Filipino actor-comedian-host
Oyo_Boy_Sotto
Place in Cuvette Department, Republic of the Congo
Oyo is a town and a commune in the central Republic of Congo in the Cuvette Department. It is the seat of the Oyo District. It is located more than 400 km
Oyo,_Republic_of_the_Congo
Oyo noble and military leader
and Prime Minister/head of the Oyo Mesi (kingmakers) in the old Oyo Empire during the 18th century. From 1650 to 1750, Oyo Empire was at the pinnacle of
Gaha
Governors of Oyo state
administrators and governors of Oyo State, Nigeria. Oyo State was formed in 1976 when Western State was divided into Ogun, Ondo, and Oyo states. Nigeria States
List of governors of Oyo State
List_of_governors_of_Oyo_State
University of Education in Oyo, Nigeria
College of Education and Oyo State College of Education also known as EAUED is a state-owned University of Education located in Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria but
Emmanuel Alayande College of Education
Emmanuel_Alayande_College_of_Education
2023 Senate elections in Oyo
2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Oyo State was held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Oyo State, one from each of the state's
2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Oyo State
2023_Nigerian_Senate_elections_in_Oyo_State
Roman Catholic diocese in Nigeria
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oyo (Latin: Oyoën(sis)) is a Latin suffragan diocese in the ecclesiastical province of Ibadan, Nigeria. It still depends
Diocese_of_Oyo
City in Oyo State, Nigeria
Ogbomosho (Listen; also known as Ogbomoso and Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́) is a city in Oyo State, south-western Nigeria. It was founded in the mid 17th century. The urban
Ogbomosho
"OYO rebrands acquired @Leisure Group to 'OYO Vacation Homes'". Travel Daily. 2019-07-10. Retrieved 2019-09-12. Chaturvedi, Anumeha (2019-06-21). "Oyo
List_of_chained-brand_hotels
Casino hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada
Oyo Hotel & Casino is a casino hotel near the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, United States. It is owned by Highgate and Oyo Hotels & Homes, and
Oyo_Hotel_&_Casino
Nigerian lawyer and politician
Nigerian lawyer and politician born on April 20, 1963. He currently represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly (NASS). Alli is involved
Sharafadeen_Alli
Nigerian politician
representing the Afijio, Atiba, Oyo East and Oyo West federal constituency. He is the son of the late Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III. His early
Akeem_Adeniyi_Adeyemi
King of Tooro King (2026 - )
On 9 September 2026, he was selected by the Babiito royal clan to succeed Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV as Omukama of Tooro, a selection endorsed
Nyabongo_I_of_Tooro
The documented history begins when Oranyan came to rule the Oyo Empire, which became dominant in the early 17th century. The older traditions of the formerly
History_of_the_Yoruba_people
Alaafin of Oyo
18th-century Alaafin, or monarch, of the Oyo Empire in West Africa. Coming to the throne shortly after the Oyo subjugation of neighboring Dahomey, Abiodun
Abiodun_(Oyo_ruler)
Airport in Nkéni-Alima, Republic of the Congo
Oyo Ollombo Airport (IATA: OLL, ICAO: FCOD) is an airport serving the city of Oyo in Cuvette Department in the central part of Republic of the Congo.
Oyo_Ollombo_Airport
2027 gubernatorial election in Oyo State, Nigeria
2027 Oyo State gubernatorial election will take place on 11 March 2027, to elect the Governor of Oyo State, concurrent with elections to the Oyo State
2027 Oyo State gubernatorial election
2027_Oyo_State_gubernatorial_election
Anglican diocese in Nigeria
The Anglican Diocese of Oyo is one of 19 within the Anglican Province of Ibadan, itself one of 14 ecclesiastical provinces within the Church of Nigeria
Anglican_Diocese_of_Oyo
2019 gubernatorial election candidates in Oyo State, Nigeria
The 2019 Oyo State gubernatorial election occurred on March 9, 2019, the PDP nominee Seyi Makinde won the election, defeating Adebayo Adelabu of the APC
2019 Oyo State gubernatorial election
2019_Oyo_State_gubernatorial_election
National park in Nigeria
The Old Oyo National Park is one of the national parks of Nigeria, located across northern Oyo State and southern Kwara State, Nigeria. The park is 2,512 km2
Old_Oyo_National_Park
1830s attack on a city in West Africa
The Sack of Old Oyo, also known as the Sack of Katunga, refers to the destruction and abandonment of Old Oyo, also known as Katungawhich was the capital
Sack_of_Old_Oyo
Tortoise at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo (died 2026)
Baba was a tortoise that resided at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo in Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria, until its death in September 2026. The palace attributed
Baba_(tortoise)
Nigerian politician and engineer (born 1967)
engineer, businessman, and politician who has served as the governor of Oyo State since 2019. He is an engineer and a subject matter expert on fluid
Seyi_Makinde
2023 gubernatorial election in Oyo State, Nigeria
The 2023 Oyo State gubernatorial election was held on 18 March 2023, to elect the Governor of Oyo State, concurrent with elections to the Oyo State House
2023 Oyo State gubernatorial election
2023_Oyo_State_gubernatorial_election
Nigerian politician (born 1963)
he was the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State for the 2023 gubernatorial election which he lost to the incumbent
Teslim_Folarin
Species of jumping spider
Peplometus oyo is a species of jumping spider that looks like a beetle. Originally described in 2011 with the name Pachyballus oyo, it was given its current
Peplometus_oyo
State of Nigeria
36 mi), to the south by Ogun State for 84 km (52.2 mi) and to the west by Oyo State, mostly across the Osun River. Named after the River Osun—a vital river
Osun_State
Namibian welfare organisation
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) is a Namibian welfare organisation founded in December 2002 and launched in March 2003. It uses visual and performing
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust
Ombetja_Yehinga_Organisation_Trust
Second highest-ranking official in the executive branch of Oyo State in Nigeria
governor of Oyo State is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the government of Oyo State, Nigeria, after the governor of Oyo State, and
Deputy_governor_of_Oyo_State
Equatoguinean military leader (1942–2013)
Eulogio Oyó Riqueza (5 May 1942 – 4 March 2013) was an Equatorial Guinean military leader, politician, and diplomat. Eulogio Oyó Riqueza was born in Santiago
Eulogio_Oyó
King of Dahomey from 1818 to 1858
the Atlantic slave trade. Ghezo ended Dahomey's tributary status to the Oyo Empire. Afterwards, he dealt with significant domestic dissent, as well as
Ghezo
Title of the ruler of Oyo
pre-nominal honorific for the supreme ruler of the Oyo Empire and of modern Oyo. The Alaafin of Oyo is also used commonly to refer to a powerful Yoruba
Alaafin
Town in Oyo state, Nigeria
large town in Oyo State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of the Irepo Local Government Area. Kishi, is located at the northern part of Oyo State. Kisi is
Kisi,_Oyo_State
Nigerian politician (1927–2008)
(// ; 24 October 1927 – 11 June 2008) was an aristocratic power broker in Oyo State, Nigeria. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo described him as the "father
Lamidi_Adedibu
Nigerian University, in Oyo state Nigeria
Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo also known as FCE OYO was established on 5 October 1977, as Federal Advanced Teacher's college (Special).
Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo
Federal_College_of_Education_(Special),_Oyo
Oyo Empire's imperial success made the Yoruba language a lingua franca almost to the shores of the Volta. Toward the end of the 18th century, the Oyo
Yoruba people in the Atlantic slave trade
Yoruba_people_in_the_Atlantic_slave_trade
Nigerian politician
representing Oyo Central district of Oyo State in the 10th National Assembly. "INEC Declares APC's Yunus Akintunde, Remi Oseni Winners Of Oyo Central Senatorial
Yunus_Akintunde
Nigerian traditional ruler (born 1975)
of Oyo and rightful heir to the throne of its historic empire. Abimbola Owoade was born into the royal family of Owoade-Agunloye, Agure Compound, Oyo Town
Abimbola_Owoade
Oyo's delegation in Nigeria's National Assembly
Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Oyo comprises three Senators representing Oyo South, Oyo Central, and Oyo North. It has fourteen Representatives
Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Oyo
Nigerian_National_Assembly_delegation_from_Oyo
Murder location in Nigeria
human trafficking and ritual sacrifice located in Soka forest in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The building was discovered on March 22, 2014, by a group
Ibadan_forest_of_horror
King of Dahomey from 1718 to 1740
trade by conquering Allada (1724) and Whydah (1727). Wars with the powerful Oyo Empire to the east of Dahomey resulted in Agaja accepting tributary status
Agaja
Former country in present-day Nigeria
present-day Nigeria. It emerged in the 19th century following the collapse of the Oyo Empire. Initially a war camp in the 1820s, Ibadan evolved into a major military
Ibadan_Republic
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) is a governmental agency responsible for regulating and managing road traffic within Oyo State
Oyo State Traffic Management Authority
Oyo_State_Traffic_Management_Authority
German state from 1933 to 1945
Chagatai Khanate Ilkhanate Berber Almoravid Almohad Norwegian North Sea Oyo Polish Kingdom Commonwealth Eastern-Roman Byzantine Nicaea Thessalonica Trebizond
Nazi_Germany
Indian businessman
is the co-founder of Akasa Air with Vinay Dube. Ghosh was also the CEO of OYO Hotel & Homes, South Asia and currently serves as a member of its board.
Aditya_Ghosh
6th-highest mountain on Earth
Cho Oyu (Nepali: चोयु; Tibetan: ཇོ་བོ་དབུ་ཡ; Chinese: 卓奥友峰) is the sixth-highest mountain in the world at 8,188 metres (26,864 ft) above sea level. Cho
Cho_Oyu
Emperor of Oyo (in present-day Nigeria)
Aganju of Oyo was a 14th-century Yoruba emperor of the Oyo state, in present-day Nigeria. He is said to have been the fourth Alaafin (king) of old Oyo. Aganju
Aganju_of_Oyo
1600–1904 kingdom in West Africa
unhindered access to the Atlantic Slave Trade. Ending tributary status to the Oyo Empire, Dahomey became a key regional state for much of the middle 19th century
Dahomey
1965 Argentine film
Nadie oyó gritar a Cecilio Fuentes is a 1965 Argentine film. The story follows an investigation into an attack on Cecilio Fuentes, in which the inspector
Nadie oyó gritar a Cecilio Fuentes
Nadie_oyó_gritar_a_Cecilio_Fuentes
Country in West Africa
Kingdom of Nri in the southeast, and in the southwest the Yoruba Empire of Oyo. The present-day territory of Nigeria was home to a vast array of city-states
Nigeria
American footballer (born 2000)
Gillian Oyos (born June 14, 2000) is an American soccer player, playing as a midfielder for Asheville City SC in the USL W League. Oyos played for FC
Gillian_Oyos
27 BC–476/1453 AD state and civilization
Chagatai Khanate Ilkhanate Berber Almoravid Almohad Norwegian North Sea Oyo Polish Kingdom Commonwealth Eastern-Roman Byzantine Nicaea Thessalonica Trebizond
Roman_Empire
LGA and town in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Awe is a town and Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Awe has a population of 116,080 (2005 estimates) and total land mass is 2,800 square
Awe,_Nigeria
1973 Spanish film
No One Heard the Scream (Spanish: Nadie oyó gritar) is a 1973 Spanish horror film directed by Eloy de la Iglesia. The film stars two of the director’s
Nadie_oyó_gritar
Conflicts in West Africa (c. 1789–1893)
by a coalition of Oyo-Ile chiefs, provincial chiefs and Abiodun (at the time an Oyo prince), there was dissatisfaction in the way Oyo administered its
Yoruba_Wars
Tinubu from Lagos State (2023–present) Current Governor of Oyo State Seyi Makinde from Oyo State (2019–Present) Former Governor of Kano State Rabiu Kwankwaso
2027 Nigerian general election
2027_Nigerian_general_election
First Alaafin of the Oyo Empire
from the kingdom of Ile-Ife, and the founder of the Benin Kingdom and the Oyo Empire. Although he was the youngest of the descendants of Oduduwa, he became
Ọranyan
Academic society
The Japan Society of Applied Physics (応用物理学会, ōyō butsuri gakkai) (JSAP) is a Japanese group of researchers in the field of applied physics. JSAP originated
Japan Society of Applied Physics
Japan_Society_of_Applied_Physics
Electronic book reader
Switzerland: OYO (Medion, Thalia) Switzerland: ImCoSys ereader Italy: DeVo eVreader Netherlands: ProMedia eBook Reader; Icarus Sense E650SR; OYO (Medion,
4FFF_N618
City-town in Oyo state, Nigeria
Shaki (listen; also Saki) is a city situated in the northern part of Oyo State in western Nigeria. The terrain is hilly. The town lies near the source
Shaki,_Oyo_State
Town in Osun State, Nigeria
contested the throne of Oyo and lost. He then had to leave Oyo as tradition demanded. Another associates the migration of Olufi from Oyo with the general unrest
Gbongan
Nigerian politician (born 1957)
1957) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as deputy governor of Oyo State from January to December 2006. He served as State Chairman of the People’s
Hazeem_Gbolarumi
Continuation of the Roman Empire (330–1453)
Chagatai Khanate Ilkhanate Berber Almoravid Almohad Norwegian North Sea Oyo Polish Kingdom Commonwealth Eastern-Roman Byzantine Nicaea Thessalonica Trebizond
Byzantine_Empire
Nigerian politician
Federal Constituency in Oyo State. Reporter, Our (2018-09-06). "I'm bringing honesty, fear of God into governance —Aderemi Oseni, Oyo guber aspirant". Nigerian
Aderemi_Abasi_Oseni
Nigerian landowner
1992) commonly known as Chief E. O. Ashamu or The Mayo of Oyo was a Nigerian land owner and Oyo Chief who was prominent in the Nigerian business sector
Chief_E._O._Ashamu
Nigerian politician
Protectorate of Nigeria and a nobleman and privy counsellor of the historic Oyo Kingdom of Yorubaland at a time when his country was still under British
Bode_Thomas
Nigerian politician and police officer (1950–2022)
the governor of Oyo State in 2006, and again from 2007 to 2011. He was the candidate of the Action Democratic Party in the 2019 Oyo State gubernatorial
Adebayo_Alao-Akala
Czech subscription video on demand service
content. In Croatia, the service was originally launched by Nova TV as OYO in 2011. OYO was closed down and replaced by Nova Plus in 2019. In July 2023, the
Voyo
highest title in the Oyo Empire, following the Aláàfin, the king. The Bashorun was the leader of the 7-person council of Oyo called the Ọ̀yọ́ Mèsi and his position
Bashorun
Lake in Oyo State, Nigeria
Lake is a small lake atop the Oke Ado Mountain in the town of Ado-Awaye, Oyo State, southwestern Nigeria. The Lake is often referred to by Nigerians as
Iyake_Lake
Beninese musician
Music Album and an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding World Music Album. Õÿö, released in Europe on January 18, 2010, and in America on April 6, 2010
Angélique_Kidjo
First female Alaafin of the Oyo Empire
as Orompoto (also spelled Oronpoto) was the first female Alaafin of the Oyo Empire in West Africa. The empire of which she ruled is located in what is
Orompoto
Indian physician
physician-turned-entrepreneur. He founded Innov8 Coworking, a coworking company that OYO acquired in March 2019. In 2022, the World Economic Forum named him a Young
Ritesh_R._Malik
Public university in Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Technology (LAUTECH) is a public research institution located in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. The university enrolls over 30,000 students and employs more
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ladoke_Akintola_University_of_Technology
LGA in Oyo State, Nigeria
Oyo West is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ojongbodu. It has an area of 526 km2 and a population of
Oyo_West
Former state of Nigeria
Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo State, as well as the Ndoni districts of Rivers state, which was a part of the Aboh division. Oyo State is the largest state
Western_State_(Nigeria)
2015 gubernatorial election in Oyo State, Nigeria
The 2015 Oyo State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on April 11, 2015. APC candidate Abiola Ajimobi won the re-election after defeating Rasheed
2015 Oyo State gubernatorial election
2015_Oyo_State_gubernatorial_election
Subgroup of the Yoruba people
district. Other Yewa/Ẹgbado are located in Lagos West, Lagos East, Oyo North, and Oyo South senatorial zones. Before the creation of the Southern Nigeria
Yewa
Series of attacks in the 19th century
was a tributary state of the Oyo Empire, paying slaves, cloth, and cowries in return for peace, following repeated Oyo military pressure. Under King
Dahomey raids on Yoruba People
Dahomey_raids_on_Yoruba_People
Continent
various kingdoms and empires flourished, such as the Yoruba empires of Ife and Oyo, the Igbo Kingdom of Nri, the Edo Kingdom of Benin (famous for its art),
Africa
Nigerian politician and engineer (born 1960)
politician, civil engineer and farmer who served as the deputy governor of Oyo State from 2019 to 2022 when he was impeached following misconduct and a
Rauf_Olaniyan
Nigerian lawyer and politician
represented the Oyo South Senatorial district in the 7th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He contested for the seat of Governor of Oyo state in the
Olufemi_Lanlehin
Nigerian journalist
the Chairman of Agidigbo 88.7 FM. Hamzat was born and raised in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria, he’s a younger brother to late Asimiyu Adekunle Hamzat, a
Oriyomi_Hamzat
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