Part 3: The Battle Begins: 1513 Years Ago The Battle of Lagos and Ibadan: 1513 Years Ago

The Battle of Lagos and Ibadan began 1513 years ago. It was a battle between two powerful African empires, the Yoruba Empire of Lagos and the Oyo Empire of Ibadan.

The Yoruba Empire of Lagos was a powerful and prosperous kingdom, ruled by the Oba of Lagos. The Oba of Lagos had a strong army and was determined to protect his kingdom from any outside threats.

The Oyo Empire of Ibadan was also a powerful and prosperous kingdom, ruled by the Alaafin of Oyo. The Alaafin of Oyo had a large and well-trained army and was determined to expand his kingdom and gain more power.

The two empires had been rivals for many years and tensions had been growing between them. Finally, the two sides decided to settle their differences with a battle.

The Battle of Lagos and Ibadan began on a hot summer day in 1513. The two armies met on the plains outside of Lagos and Ibadan and the battle began. The Yoruba army was led by the Oba of Lagos and the Oyo army was led by the Alaafin of Oyo.

The battle raged for hours and both sides suffered heavy losses. Eventually, the Yoruba army emerged victorious and the Oyo army was forced to retreat. The Oba of Lagos was victorious and the Oyo Empire was defeated.

The Battle of Lagos and Ibadan was a decisive victory for the Yoruba Empire of Lagos and marked the beginning of its dominance in the region. The Yoruba Empire would remain powerful and prosperous for many years to come.