EKITI-BENIN RELATIONS IN THE PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD
Abstract
The relationship between the Ekiti people, a subgroup of the Yoruba, and the Benin Kingdom in the pre-colonial period was shaped by political, economic, and socio-cultural interactions. These interactions were facilitated through trade, diplomacy, military engagements, and shared traditions. The Benin Kingdom exerted influence over some Ekiti communities, particularly in governance and chieftaincy structures. Some Ekiti rulers had historical ties with the Benin monarchy, adopting aspects of Benin’s political system, such as hereditary chieftaincy and court traditions. While Ekiti maintained a decentralized political system, certain towns like Akure and Owo had close affiliations with Benin and adopted some of its political customs.
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