The Aláàfin Of Ọyọ, His Majesty, Kabiyesi Alaiyeluwa Ọba Dr. Làmídì Ọláyíwọlá Atanda Adéyẹmí III sits on a throne that is older than that of the British monarch. Among the Yorubas, women occupy a very respected position and they are involved at every level of administration in the society. The
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The Three Sacred Baba Obas (Fathers) of the Aláàfin of Ọyọ You Never Heard Of And The Mysterious Process Which They Use To Choose A New King After An Aláàfin Dies
Meet Sarah “Aina” Forbes Bonetta the pretty Yoruba Slave who became Queen Victoria’s Goddaughter (Photos)
The Untold Story Of Ayinba Simbiat Atinuke Abiola, A Touching Tale Of Kindness, Love And Courage
Yoruba Revolutionary War Chronicles- By Samuel Johnson (Part 3)
Reverend Samuel Johnson was a Yoruba Anglican priest and historian, his most popular book “the History Of The Yorubas: From the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate.” was posthumously completed by his brother Dr Obadiah Johnson (the second Nigerian to qualify as a medical doctor) and published in
Yoruba Revolutionary War Chronicles- By Samuel Johnson (Part 2)
Reverend Samuel Johnson was a Yoruba Anglican priest and historian, his most popular book “the History Of The Yorubas: From the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate.” was posthumously completed by his brother Dr Obadiah Johnson (the second Nigerian to qualify as a medical doctor) and published in
GANI ADAMS: 10 things You Should Know About The New Yoruba Generalissimo (Aare Ona Kakanfo)
Yoruba Revolutionary War Chronicles- By Samuel Johnson (Part 1)
Reverend Samuel Johnson was a Yoruba Anglican priest and historian, his most popular book "the History Of The Yorubas: From the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate." was posthumously completed by his brother Dr Obadiah Johnson (the second Nigerian to qualify as a medical doctor) and published
Ikorodu Expressway In The 1970s
Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola’s Last Moments On Earth- Prophet I.O. Ogedegbe
Until his sudden departure to glory on Sunday,July, 1959, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola showed no sign of illness. On Friday 24 July, he returned to Ibadan to attend the general council’s meeting slated for that day. On Saturday morning, July, Apostle Babalola conducted the morning prayer for ministers and members living
The Story of The Life And Death Of Legendary Yoruba Actress, Funmi Martins
How the first Church in Nigeria was built in Abeokuta by Reverend Andrew Desalu, Others
When British Reverend, Henry Townsend came to Abeokuta via Agbadarigi (now Badagry) route from England in 1842, he was received by an Egba warrior, Chief Sodeke, there was nobody to interpret English Language to Yoruba language for the Egbas except a Teacher, Catechist and Evangelist, Andrew Desalu Wilhelm who had
The Untold Story of How MKO Abiola Was Nearly Prevented From Becoming The Aare Ona Kakanfo (Generalissimo) [MUST READ]
Where were you in 1987? That was the year Oba Yesufu Oloyede Asanike, Olubadan of Ibadan made history. Olubadan installed Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola as the Bashorun of Ibadan. It was a prestigious title befitting of a distinguished personality in the mould of MKO Abiola. That was the title of the
10 facts about the late Pa Adebayo Faleti you should know
The Powerful Seven Members of the Ọ̀yọ́ Mèsì Who Can Force An Aláàfin To Leave The Throne And Make Him Commit Suicide And This Is How They Do It
INTRODUCTION Contrary to what some people might think, the Ọ̀yọ́ Empire was not an absolute monarchy. In fact, it was more of a constitutional monarchy with some democratic leanings, albeit the constitution was not written. The Yorubas developed a leadership system with inbuilt checks and balances and that it has endured for thousands
The Story Of The Most Popular Prayer Mountains In Osun State
The Shocking Story Of How Alaafin Adeyemi Adeniran II, Was Dethroned & Banished From Oyo Kingdom In July 1955 By Obafemi Awolowo
The Story of Candido Joao Da Rocha (1860 – 1959), one of Nigeria’s First Millionaires. (1860 – 1959)
How Sir Shina Peter’s Joyous Mother Went To Receive Him At The Airport After He Arrived Nigeria From His First Trip Abroad As A Boy
How Ooni of Ife Oba (Sir) Adesoji Aderemi I Stopped The Sooko of Itakun From Wearing A Beaded Crown aka Adenla In 1976 After Aláàfin Of Ọyọ Ọba Làmídì Adéyẹmí III Fired Him A Powerful Letter
A correspondence between Oba (Dr) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, Alaafin of Oyo and Oba (Sir) Adesoji Aderemi I, the Ooni of Ife in 1976, on the SOOKO of ITAKUN in IKIRE in the attempt to wear Beaded Crown. “A CHARACTERISTIC DISPLAY OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE/CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCESS EMPLOYED BY THE ALAAFIN OF
Biography Of Veteran Nollywood Actor, Olumide Bakare AKA Chief Koko, Who Lost His Battle With Heart / Lung Related Diseases On 22nd April, 2017
The Interesting Reason Why The Yorubas Named River Niger After Oya, One Of The Most Powerful Goddesses In Africa
INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful deities in the Yoruba traditional religions is the fiery goddess Oya. This goddess was so revered that the Yorubas named one of the greatest rivers in the world, the River Niger, after her. WHO IS OYA? A most unpredictable deity, Oya Akanbi (that is her full name)
The Inspiring Story of ADERONKE KALE, Nigeria’s First Female Army General
INTRODUCTION When the words 'Nigerian Army' are mentioned, the first image that flashes across the minds of many is a mass of gun-totting, stern-faced, camouflage-wearing, MALE soldiers. LOL! Let's face it, many of us do not really think of women when talking about or thinking of the NA. Well, there are
Checkout 10 Popular Area In Lagos & Their Original Meaning Behind Their Name: Lagos is a fascinating city.
The Touching Story Of LATUNDE ODEKU, Nigeria’s First Neurosurgeon
WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT LATUNDE ODEKU OF NIGERIA, THE FIRST BLACK US-TRAINED NEUROSURGEON: Today, we will take a look at an outstanding Nigerian. An excellent doctor. The first black neurosurgeon to be trained in the United States. A patriot who sacrificed all for his nation. But he has largely remained
Meet JESU OYINGBO, Nigeria’s Self-Acclaimed Jesus Christ. (pics+life history)
INTRODUCTION He declared he would never die. He was flamboyant, colourful and very boisterous. Jesu Oyingbo. Nigeria is a land brimming with over 170 million religious souls. There is no time I write about the apotheosization of human beings in Africa that Nigeria does not come into focus. And that is
Predestination (Kadara , Ayanmo, Ipin, or Akose jaye) in Yoruba Culture
Yoruba people of the archaic days strongly believed in predestination. They rush to the shrine to confirm a newborn’s predestination/Akose-jaye. That apart, before they embark on any significant task, they would consult a priest to ensure it conforms with their Kadara. Yoruba people strongly believe each person's Kadara is unique just as
This Is The Story Of How The Ijimere (Patas Monkey) Became Sacred And Important In Yoruba Traditional Religious Beliefs
History Of Balogun Oshodi Tapa Of Lagos; Warlord, Peacemaker, And Statesman.
How The Ilu Comittee Of Lagos Was Formed After The British Colonialist Deposed Oba Eshugbayi Eleko
The photograph below shows Oba Eshugbayi Eleko, whom the British colonial administrators chose to call the courtesy title "Prince" (apparently because he was a son of King Dosumu) the 15th native ruler of Lagos whose reign was the most tumultuous in the history of Lagos. Irregularly chosen by the British colonial
The Untold Story of JACOB ODULATE (The Blessed Jacob), The Man Who Invented Alabukun Powder Almost 100 Years Ago
Egungun Ologbojo at its annual outing in 1988
May Your Road Be Rough by Tai Solarin, January 1st, 1964
Oya, the powerful Yorùbá Orisa of the winds & tempests.
How Nigerians Faced Soldier’s Bullets To Defend Fela On Trial During Buhari’s Regime
On Wednesday, the 26th of September, 1984 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria’s most famous musician and Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was dragged before the court. The venue of the music star’s trial was the Foreign Exchange (Anti-Sabotage) Tribunal, Port Harcourt Zone. 1984 was a year of absolute dictatorial rule in Nigeria
What is Yoruba culture?
Yoruba culture is an interesting culture which refers to the cultural norms of Yoruba land and the Yoruba people. There are different kind of interesting topics to share when it comes to culture in Yoruba land., these include; The FOOD they eat, MUSIC they listing to, there RELIGION, Languages, wedding,
Shocking Things You Never Knew About The Most Feared Egungun Oloolu (Masquerade) In Ibadan Which Kills Any Woman Or First Person Who Sees It
Fela Sowande’s World of Music- by J. H. Kwabena Nketia
Musical Profile Fela Sowande perhaps needs no introduction. To refresh your memory and also for the benefit of the younger ones who may not be familiar with his creative career, permit me to mention a few important factors that shaped his orientation as a musician and defined his world of music. Musical
The Four Days Of The Traditional Yoruba Week That You Never Knew And What They Do On Those Days
How Fela’s Mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Single handedly Exiled Alake of Egbaland, Oba Ladapo Ademola In 1949
Esu Is a Divinity of Crossroad (Esu Onile Orita)
Chief Shafi Lawal Edu(1911- 2002) Businessman, Philanthropist & Conservationist.
How the markets in our various barracks got the name “Mammy Market”
The story was shared by a Facebook user on the group Nigeria Nostalgia Project. Read the story below: "MAMMY MARKET= MAMMY OCHEFU It was in 1959. Mammy Ode, a young girl from Jericho-Ugboju in the present Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State was married to Anthony Aboki Ochefu, a young Non-Commissioned
5 things to remember about Gbenga Adeboye
Gbenga Adeboye, late comedian and broadcaster popularly known as ‘Mr Funwontan’, hit stardom before comedy became a big industry. The ace broadcaster and master of ceremony, died on April 30, 2003, after losing the battle to a kidney-related ailment. Here are five things we remember about the multi-talented comedian. HIS NUMEROUS NAMES At birth,
LATE SHEIK ABU BAKRI SHONIBARE. (1885. – 1970)
12 Interesting Things You Never Knew About The Mysterious Opa Oranmiyan (Oranmiyan’s Staff) In Ile Ife
The Chilling Story Of How Former Lagos Governor Bola Tinubu Was Almost Assassinated During Ramadan In December 1999
Sir Adeyemo Alakija(1884- 1952) Lawyer, Politician and Entreprenuer
Born 25th May 1884 in Abeokuta as Placido Assumpcao, a descendant of Brazilian returnees(Amaros) he attended CMS Grammar School Lagos. He studied Law at Oxford University and became one of the most prominent Barristers and businessmen of his time. Alakija was a member of the Governor's executive council, the Legislative Council
Sir Musendiku Adeniji-Adele II, KBE, CBE (Oba of Lagos 1949-1964)
Sir Musendiku was born in Lagos on November 13 1893 to Prince Ibrahim Adele and Madam Morinatu Taiwo Olarinigbe. He attended Holy Trinity School and CMS Grammar School, both in Lagos. Upon completion of his secondary education, he joined the colonial civil service as a trainee surveyor and draughtsman in the
Biography of Oshoffa Samuel Bilewu 1909 to 1985
Introduction Following the scramble for Africa and the subsequent partitioning of the continent in accordance with the decisions of the Berlin Conference in 1885 [1], people of the same tribe, with the same culture and speaking the same language were forcibly and unjustifiably separated to conform to the wishes of the