A List of Soun (Kings) of Ogbomoso From The Beginning Till Date
“…ki eyin ma se ohun” meaning “You take care or to take charge of the place” would later become Soun. which would later be used in “Soun of Ogbomoso”
African History
The Oyomesi of Old Oyo Empire – A Unique Political Institution
The Old Oyo Empire, also known as Oyo-Ile, was a powerful and influential state that flourished from the 14th to the 19th century. Its capital, Oyo-Ile, was a centre of trade, culture, and military strength. Alaafin of Oyo during the Oyo-Ile era (old Oyo Empire) was not a king; he was an Emperor, a deity! … Read more
Unveiling The Sad Story of Saartjie Sarah Baartman
Various evidence pointed to the fact that she was evidently intelligent and extremely smart. Aside from her native Language, She learned to speak English, French and Dutch very fast, but still yet, she was compared to an orangutan and a monkey. Cajoled and forced to leave South Africa for Europe in the name of … Read more
Biography of Queen Omo Ghandi Olaoye of Ogbomoso
Queen Omo Ghandi-Olaoye is a true trailblazer who epitomizes virtuosity and dynamism. She stands as an exemplar of excellence, a visionary leader adorned with a servant’s heart and the Queen mother of the Ogbomoso people. She served as the Special Assistant to the Continental Overseer and held the esteemed position of Executive Leader within the … Read more
Biography of Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, The Soun of Ogbomoso
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: Home of Fearless Tarok Militias and Generals
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 Tarok People of Langtang, Plateau State, Nigeria
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
The Biography of Alaafin of Oyo Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi III
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: The 48th Ooni of Ife
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 History of Fiditi, Oyo State
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