The Ooni’s of Ile-Ife (Ọọ̀ni of Ilè-Ifẹ̀) is the traditional ruler of Ile-Ife. This Nigerian town is seen as the cradle of the Yoruba people. The Ooni dynasties go back hundreds of years. Because the oral tradition was only recently...
QUEEN LUWOO GBAGIDA; THE FIRST AND ONLY FEMALE OONI OF IFE The Ooni of Ife is seen as the most supreme or paramount sovereign in Ile Ife, which is regarded as the source of the Yoruba race. Generally, he is recognised by his subjects as their spiritual leader and...
Oba Sir Adesoji Aderemi was a Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael & St. George (KCMG), Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), the first African Governor of Western Nigeria and the late Ooni of Ife. Brief Introduction During the colonial era, the Oba...
A big congratulations to the new Ojima Arujale of Okeluse in Ose Local government area of Ondo state. The 16-year-old king; His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyeoba Oloyede Adekoya, Akinghare II, a Senior Secondary School II student was recently enthroned. The young king is...
OYO KINGS; ALAAFIN OF OYO In 892, Oranyan founded Oyo-Ile In 1042, Ajaka Dada reigned as Alaafin of Oyo In 1077, Tella Oko; known as Sango reigned as Alaafin of Oyo In 1137, Ajaka reigned as Alaafin of Oyo In 1177, Oba Aganju Sola reigned as Alaafin of Oyo CONTACT...