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
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 good job as he envisaged before leaving Ibadan … Read more
There is a small town on your way to Oyo town in Oyo State, just behind Fiditi, it’s called “Ilu Aje”. Which literally, translates to “Town of Witches”.
Olumo rock is a massive outcrop of granite rocks of primitive formation from which Abeokuta the capital of Ogun state derived its name. Olumo rock sits in the heart of Abeokuta – a name which means ‘under the rock’. It serves as home to many caves and shrines. According to the official website of Ogun State , … Read more
“Eekun Iyawo” It is a tourist centre in Lanlate, One of the seven Ibarapa towns in Oyo State, Nigeria. Lanlate shares a common boundary with a neighbouring town called Eruwa, which is about ten minutes drive. Onifade was my tour guide to Olofin rock, Lanlate. Ifaseun joined Onifade as my tour guide as we climbed … Read more
It is a modern town located between Iseyin and Eruwa. Lanlate was co-founded by two friends, Bioku and Labebe; Bioku being the Chief. The settlement was surrounded by four major hills namely; Onidan, Ota-epo, Olofin and Araye. The Anthem and Panegyrics/Eulogies (Oriki) of Lanlate is based on these four hills. The four hills protected Lanlate from the hostile attacks and consequently, the settlement became populated by people looking for shelter.
Before ÒYÓ became what we know today as Oyo town and Oyo state, it was known as ÒYÓ-ILÉ which Historians referred to as OLD OYO EMPIRE. That was the Era when the ALÁÀFIN had autonomous power and were referred to as; “Alaşę ikeji Orişa” ( the 2nd in command to the gods). There was an … Read more
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