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This research examines the influence of African chiefs on the establishment of Christianity in Yorubaland.

Missions and Indigenous Chiefs in Nineteenth-Century Yorubaland

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This article explores the role of African chiefs in shaping missionary efforts in Yorubaland, highlighting complex negotiations.

This research examines the influence of African chiefs on the establishment of Christianity in Yorubaland.
Analyzed historical documents on Christian missions and indigenous chief interactions.
Investigated the community dynamics in Ijaye as a case study of mission encounters.
Assessed the influence of ruling elites on missionary success.
African chiefs played a critical role in determining the outcomes of mission efforts.
Interactions between missionaries and chiefs were complex and negotiated.
The establishment of churches was significantly affected by indigenous leadership decisions.

Kehinde Olabimtan (2025) studied this question.

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