One hundred and thirty years after the British imperial invasion of the Alaafin’s palace in Oyo, the ancient city is set to commemorate the 1895 “Ogun Pepe” (Pepe War), a historic resistance that symbolised Yoruba defiance against colonial domination.

The week-long global commemoration, scheduled for November 2025, will celebrate the resilience, cultural heritage, and bravery of the Oyo people, particularly

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