Introduction On the 2nd day of September 2023, the esteemed Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, granted his approval for the anointment of a Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, as the newly ordained Soun of Ogbomosoland. This endorsement, however, has evoked a mélange of sentiments within the … Read more
Langtang is reputed to be the home of the army generals; the people are often referred to as the “Langtang Mafia“ in the heydays of the military. Those in that group include some of the most powerful and influential army generals and officers the Nigerian army has ever produced in history. The Tarok People of Langtang in Plateau State … Read more
The Name and Language “Tarok” In the literature, other names have been used for Tarok as Appa, Yergam and its variants of Yergum and Yergem. The name Tarok itself has been wrongly spelled by some as Taroh, some will go as fast as insisting that it is Taroh and not Tarok. The name Appa on … Read more
Introduction In 1971 Alaafin Adeyemi III became king. He succeeded Alaafin Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II during the governorship of Colonel Robert Adeyinka Adebayo, after the end of the Nigerian Civil War. In 1975, the Head-of-State, General Murtala Ramat Mohammed included Oba Adeyemi in his entourage for the hajj. He was chancellor of Uthman dan Fodiyo University … Read more
OONI AJAGUN ADEMILUYI ADEMAKIN a.k.a AJAGUN LAWARIKAN AGBEJA NLABOFA: (1910-1930, 48TH OONI OF IFE) Young Prince Ademiluyi was born around 1860 at Otutubiosun Royal Compound of Lafogido Ruling House of Ile-Ife of the old Western part of the British colony before the amalgamation of the Southern and Northern protectorate that formed the present country called … Read more
The Founder of Fiditi, Fasoyin Asu being very old was more tired than any of his men. Asu looked forward and he saw one big “ARERE TREE” and he rested his back on it. He said “O RE MI PUPO” E JE KI NFI DI TI NIHIN” (I am very tired. Let me rest my … Read more
The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo is full of mysterious beings. Alaafin, himself, is a mystery and an enigma! One of the oldest men living on earth, taken in the palace, the man whose name is Morenikeji Lasisi but popularly known as Baba Keji. He walks briskly in and around the Alaafin of Oyo … Read more
Princess Bunmi Olajubu, a former regent of Ikogosi Ekiti sang this evergreen song, Ẹ̀kọ́ dára púpọ̀ in 1987. LYRICS OF EKO DARA PUPO Ẹ̀kọ́ dára púpọ̀ Ẹ̀kọ́ ló l’ayé ta wà yí sẹ́ Ẹ̀kọ́ dára púpọ̀ Ẹ̀kọ́ ló l’ayé ta wà yí sẹ́ Eko Dara Pupo (1987) – By Princess Bunmi Olajubu VIDEO OF EKO DARA PUPO
Oba Olateru Olagbegi II, despite all the travails and vicissitudes of life, remained throughout his life, a distinguished Monarch. He was elegant, dignified and throughout his chequered reign as Oba, had the carriage, poise, charisma, aura and splendor of Royalty all around him. It is now a duty call for the Owo people, to continually celebrate this unusual Monarch- a cat with nine lives!
To a proper Yoruba individual, Orisa Aje Olokun represents the energy of wealth and market profitability. customers and neigbours in traditional Yoruba market settings, whether in rural, semi-urban, or urban communities would greet traders using Aje based on their belief that it is effective. You’ll hear words like “Aje a wa o or “Ajé á wọgbá o” or Aje a bu igba je o,” which can be translated to you will enjoy better sales has become a normal greeting in commercial places.
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