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Title:Some Ibadan place-names: a source of historical evidence
Author:Awe, BolanleISNI
Year:1971
Periodical:African Notes: Bulletin of the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan
Volume:6
Issue:2
Pages:85-93
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subjects:history
Yoruba
place names
Abstract:On account of their meaningful nature, the extreme conservatism in their use and the consequent survival of many even till the present day, place-names could make some contribution to the reconstruction of the Yoruba past. In Ibadan, the examination of these place-names provides evidence which touches many aspects of the town's history. At least six categories which can be useful for historical reconstruction are discernible: 1. place-names of founders; 2. place-names reflecting the nature of the original settlements; 3. place-names denoting the growth and development of the town; 4. place-names indicating sub-ethnic groups that settled in Ibadan; 5. place-names reflecting political changes in the town; 6. place-names of economic and social significance. Notes; appendix: some Ibadan place-names.
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