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Download or read book The Balogun in Yoruba land The Changing Fortunes of a Military Institution written by Jimoh, Mufutau Oluwasegun and published by Book Builders. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Balogun institution is part of an elaborate chieftaincy tradition among the Yoruba of south western Nigeria, whose antiquity predates modern times. This book examines histories of origin and significance of the chieftaincy, as well as various contexts of its evolution into a formidable traditional institution in Yoruba land. In doing so, the peculiar traits and experiences of various holders of the title in select Yoruba communities are examined within specific historical contexts, drawing attention to the exploits of heroes and villains in their collective history.