Africa facts 108: Oba (King) could mobilise 20,000 soldiers in a single day, & raise an army of 80,000 to 180,000 men.”

Africa facts 108: “Dutch sources have pointed out that the Oba (King) could mobilise 20,000 soldiers in a single day, and raise an army of 80,000 to 180,000 men.”

– Wysinger 2008

Photo: Ivory Oba hip mask British Museum