Alaafin Aganju Sola: The Deified 4th Alaafin of Oyo
Introduction AGANJU was the fourth Alaafin of Oyo. It was said that Alaafin Aganju Sola had spiritual powers and was the man of the people. He was greatly loved and adored by all. Alaafin Aganju Sola reigned after Sango, his brother. Some believe he might be his...
THE STORY OF ADEGBORO
STORY THAT BIRTH THE YORUBA ADAGE: “ENI TI O LE SE ALAABARU L’OYINGBO, KO LE SE BI ADEGBORO L’OJA OBA” Just like most hardworking, energetic, and focused Yoruba youths, Adegboro left Ibadan for Lagos in search of greener pasture. On getting to Lagos, he couldn’t get a...
Ilu Aje (Town of Witches): A Town in Oyo State, Nigeria
In the late 80s, there used to be a signboard in Fiditi that pointed to the path to the village, the signboard had the inscription : “WAY TO ILU AJE, HOME OF SCIENCE!”. Lots of people used to fear the indigenes of Ilu Ajẹ because it was said that every man...