Rev. Samuel Johnson: The Pastor Who Ended a War and Wrote History
Rev. Samuel Johnson was more than a clergyman — he was a historian, diplomat, and one of the most important voices in Yoruba history. In this video, we explore the powerful story of the man who helped bring peace during the devastating 19th-century Yoruba wars and later wrote one of the most influential books ever produced about the Yoruba people: “The History of the Yorubas.” Copyright © TomiAdedeji 2026 ✔ Leave a like on the video and follow my channel to show your support 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - In the beginning 02:25 - The formative years 04:22 - Schoolmaster and catechist 05:20 - Diplomat and peacemaker 05:45 - The 19th-century Yoruba wars 12:33 - Writing history SUPPORT Buy Me Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tomiadedeji Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/OlutomisinA CONNECT Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomiadedeji Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomiadedeji Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@tomi_adedeji Facebook: www.facebook.com/tommieadedeji SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletter:- https://tomiadedeji.substack.com/about RESOURCE: #YorubaHistory #SamuelJohnson #HistoryOfTheYorubas #AfricanHistory
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