What are the Kingmakers in Oyo called?
...What are the Kingmakers in Oyo called?
Ogoni
Iwarefa
Eunuchs
Oyomesi
Correct answer is D
The Oyomesi were the seven hereditary kingmakers in the empire headed by the Bashorun. Their duty was to install a new Alafin when the ruling one dies or to remove the Alafin. They also assisted the Alafin in the administration of the empire.
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