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The Edo People Are Not Yorubas And They Did Not Found Lagos

Who truly founded Lagos? Was it the Benin (Edo) Kingdom — or the Yoruba Awori people? This powerful documentary sets the record straight on the true origins of Lagos, unraveling centuries of history and cultural exchange. While the Benin Empire ruled parts of Lagos for a period, this video debunks the claim that the Edo people founded the city. Key Facts Covered in This Video: • Lagos is a Yoruba land, originally settled by the Awori people, a sub-group of the Yoruba, long before any Benin influence. • The Edo (Benin) people are not Yoruba — they have a distinct culture and language. • The presence of Benin in Lagos was through military conquest and tribute collection, not founding or cultural ownership. • The Yoruba influence on the Edo people came through Oranmiyan, a son of Oduduwa, the progenitor of the Yoruba race. Oranmiyan ruled over Benin briefly and fathered Eweka I, the first Oba of Benin — marking the start of the Obaship system in Benin with Yoruba roots. • This historical connection explains why Edo royal traditions bear Yoruba influence, but it does not mean the Edo people are Yoruba — or that they founded Lagos. This documentary dives deep into precolonial West African history, oral traditions, and scholarly research to clarify how Lagos evolved, who its original inhabitants were, and the real story behind the Benin-Lagos connection. Whether you’re interested in Yoruba history, Awori heritage, or the true story of Lagos, this video will challenge myths and bring you the facts. Like, comment, and subscribe to support accurate African historical storytelling.