Johnson Okùnadé 
WHEN THEY CALL YOU “OMOLUABI” IN YORUBALAND WRITTEN BY JOHNSON OKÙNADÉ Omoluabi (Omolúàbí) is a philosophical and cultural concept that’s native to the Yorùbá people. It’s used to describe a person of good and virtuous nature, it’s an indication that the individual is well mannered and cultured. The omoluabi concept signifies courage, hard work, humility and respect. An omoluabi is a person … Read more
Dr Abu Bakr Ibiyinka Olorun-Nimbe was born on 20th September 1908 the first child and only son of Alhaji Abdu Rahman Lawal (Olorun-Nimbe) in the Ita Obadina/ Ita Pashi ( Obadina/Pashi Square) area of Oko Faji District of Lagos Island. His father Abdu Rahman ” Olorun-Nimbe” was a wealthy textile merchant/importer with trading links to … Read more
Alaafin Abiipa obamoro was the 12th Aláàfin of Oyo. He was preceded by Alaafin Ajiboyede and succeeded by Alaafin Obalokun. He ruled in Oyo-Igboho of the old Oyo empire from 1570-1580. Being the fourth and last king who reigned in Igboho.
Introduction Oranmiyan founded Oyo-Ile around 892 AD, and his son Alaafin Ajuan popularly known as Ajaka Ekun ascended the throne around 1042. Sango, a great leader won the heart of everyone with his bravery and valour after freeing Alaafin Ajuan from the captivity of Olowu of Owu. He was made the Alaafin of Oyo and … Read more
Iyake lake in Ado Awaye, Oke-Ogun region of Oyo State is one of the two recognized suspended lakes in the world. A suspended lake is described as a lake found on top of a mountain. Iyake lake is the only recognized suspended/hanging lake in Africa – one of the only two in the world after the Hanging Lake in Colorado, United States of America.
Ogbomoso, Home of the brave is a Yoruba town situated close to Ilorin, another Yoruba town that was presided over by Afonja, the Aare Ona Kakanfo (generalissimo) of Yorubaland in the early nineteenth century. Ilorin was taken over by a Fulani scholar of Islam that was hosted by Aare Afonja and later invited into his … Read more
The 10th Alaafin of Oyo was a female “king” who reigned Oyo in the imperial era, Alaafin Orompotoniyun Ajiun (usually referred to as Orompoto), was Alaafin of Oyo from 1554-1562. Her father was the 7th Alaafin of Oyo, Alaafin Onigbogi. When Alaafin Onigbogi was on the throne, Oyo was in Ibariba Land. After he died, … Read more
The Origin Of ‘Iyawo’….The Yoruba Word For Wife!!! It is unknown to many speakers of the Yorùbá language that the original Yorùbá word for wife is ‘aya’ and not the commonly used ‘Iyawo’. Back in the early years of the Yorùbá people, the word “ Iyawo “did not have a place in the Yorùbá language … Read more
Olojo Festival is the celebration of God Almighty, Eledumare. It is the way of Yoruba culture, Tradition and noble heritage. The festival is as old as Ile-Ife, the source of Yoruba race. The spiritual head of all Yoruba race, Ooni of Ife would go into 7 days seclusion after which he would adorn “Aare Crown” … Read more
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 Father, not brother. Oranmiyan founded Oyo-Ile … Read more
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