Interspersed with drawings by Georgina Beier of Yoruba motifs and collected and translated by authors and artists long-familiar with Yoruba culture, the myths are compiled and introduced here. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has debunked claims that he was involved in the sale of a parcel of land where the Idosun community in Ibeju-Lekki has its traditional place of worship. Alaafin: I'm the only king qualified to confer titles that cover Yoruba land The Nation August 30, 2021 The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111, has said he is the only monarch,. Oji ofo title is given only to men in a family. Toyin Falola's scholarship is impressively spiced by Warfare, warlordism, and diplomacy in pre-colonial Yorubaland. Within the Yoruba community, where Skepta hails from, the complete regalia for the occasion is Agbada, Buba, and Sokoto. Kindly do check back. By embracing viable models deducible for the modus operandi of the Ogunda Meji temple, Yoruba religion stands the chance of being catapulted from the state of a mere crude spirituality to a globally acclaimed world religion. This title is reserved to affluent members of the community. Sources indicate that Yoruba chiefs are selected based on the traditions of each community (Advocate andDevelopment Planner 17 Apr. No.4. Olukare of Ikare Akoko, Olumo Of Imo Arigidi Akoko, Zaki Of Arigidi Akoko,Onirun of Irun Akoko. All of the subordinate members of the Yoruba aristocracy, both traditional chieftains and honorary ones, use the pre-nominal "Oly" (lit. The Onipe chose to go on adventure and explore the empire with a view to establishing his own town. Alaafin of Oyo Ooni of Ife Alake of Egba Olubadan of Ibadan Awujale of Ijebu-Ode We are really grateful. The Oba should not be mistaken for the Ogiso dynasty whose name was derived from Ogie Iso which means It came from up/skye/heaven. The data were collected during fieldwork conducted in 1986-1988. Thank you for your contribution, Mr. Olusegun. CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE TITLES OF THESE OBAS?Lanlate Tapa Igangan Ijebu Igbo? Thank you for your visit and contribution, Mr. Olikenyo. Nigeria: I Remain King, Head of Yoruba Nation - allAfrica.com Berghahn Books, 1996, p 30-37. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oba_(ruler)&oldid=1151998103, This page was last edited on 27 April 2023, at 14:50. Thanks for contributing, Mr. Oladayo Gbemileke. We also another category of names called Abiku (Born-to die).These are group of names which parents give those children that die shortly .