Ajagbo was an

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of the West African

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, whose long reign took place during the seventeenth century. Ajagbo succeeded his grandfather

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as Alaafin. According to legend, he reigned for 140 years. He was reportedly a

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. He was notable for introducing the title of ''Are ona Kakanfo'' (a role comparable to that of

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) in Oyo. He was also known by Oyo neighbours as a warlike king who sent armies to destroy towns in the Popo country, Ile Olopa and his maternal town Ikereku-were. He was succeeded by his son

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References

*Samuel Johnson, Obadiah Johnson. The History of the Yorubas, From the Earliest of Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate. p 168 Alaafins of Oyo {{Africa-royal-stub