Yagba-Ilorin Relations In Historical Perspective

Abstract

The nature and pattern of relations between Yagba people and Ilorin could best be understood and appreciated if set against the circumstances surrounding their migratory trend. This paper takes a look at the nature of intergroup relationship between Yagba people and Ilorin in view of their historical background. The paper revealed the type of relationship which was that of fear, suspicion and master to servant during the Nupe-Fulani hegemony in the 19^th century and resentment cum hatred in the colonial era. The study equally showed how Yagba people became integrated with the local inhabitants and the erstwhile sour relationship eventually metamorphosed to mutual and cordial relationship and mostly felt in the area of socio-economic fusion. Archival and documentary methods of information gathering were used in the course of this study.

KEYWORDS:  Yagba, Ilorin, Nupe-Fulani, colonial, Oyo, Ile-Ife