of this land in our days is called Agusale". Ijebu was mentioned again, this time called Xabu by a Portuguese trader in 1620: " We have another king [who is] our friend, who is he of Xabu, a kingdom small but very warlike". References Peter C. Lloyd, "Ijebu" African Kingships in Perspective Nigerian traditional states Yoruba history 15th-century establishments in Nigeria 16th century in Nigeria 17th century in Nigeria 18th century in Nigeria 19th century in Nigeria States and territories established in the 15th century