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"Again when the Oba of Benin visited the Alake of Abeokuta in January ,1934 they referred to the Oni as the "Super father" of the Yorubas"
*Intelligence Report on Ile Ife, Captain Mackenzie, 1934.
Alake Ti Ilu Abeokuta, consistent as ever!.
'The Ooni sits above all. Alaafin is number 2 while Oba of Benin is no 3 historically'. - Our father, HRM Alake of Egbaland didn't do 'abosi' during his anniversary.
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ONDO PEOPLE HAVE REJECTED THE CLAIM THAT OSEMAWE IS ALÁÀFIN OLUASO TWINS CHILDREN!!
A History Lesson, Not A Fight
We respect all Yoruba Obas. We honour Alaafin of Oyo, we honour Ooni of Ife, we honour all Kings.
But history must be told correctly. And when we talk about history, Ondo Kingdom has a special story that many people do not know.
This is why Ondo people say Osemawe is superior:
1. OSEMAWE IS A DIRECT CHILD OF ODUDUWA
According to Ondo tradition, the first Osemawe was Oba Pupupu, a female King. She was the twin child of Oduduwa's favourite wife, Olu. She was born inside the palace. She did not come from outside. She was royal blood from birth.
Alaafin, on the other hand, came through Oranmiyan, who was a grandson in the line. Ondo people say: A direct child of the father is senior to a grandchild. That is not insult. That is family order.
2. OSEMAWE'S CROWN CAME DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE
Oduduwa himself gave Pupu the beaded crown, the beads, the royal walking stick and all the insignia of a King. He also sent her out with chiefs, servants, warriors, and medicine men, led by a hunter named Ija. Osemawe did not go to beg for crown from any other Oba. The crown came from the Source itself.
3. ONDO WAS FOUNDED BY A WOMAN — THE ONLY ONE IN YORUBALAND
In the whole of Yorubaland, Ondo is the only kingdom founded by a female monarch. While other kingdoms were founded by hunters and warriors, Ondo was founded by a royal princess, with a royal crown, with royal entourage. That is a unique honour no other kingdom can claim.
4. ONDO WAS NEVER CONQUERED BY OYO
Oyo Empire was very powerful. Oyo conquered many towns. But Oyo never conquered Ondo. History is clear: There is no oral or documentary evidence that Ondo was ever dominated by Oyo before colonial rule. If a King never ruled over you, never conquered you, never installed you — how can he be superior over you? Ondo remained independent. Ondo remained free. Ondo remained sovereign.
5. OSEMAWE IS AN IMPERIAL MAJESTY, NOT A MINOR OBA
Osemawe is not a Baale. He is not a second-class Oba. He is a First-Class Oba, an Imperial Majesty. As far back as 1885, Osemawe of Ondo was one of the first five Obas to be given Staff of Office by Queen Victoria, alongside Ooni, Alaafin, Alake and Awujale. That was recognition by the British Empire itself — that Osemawe stands in the front row of Yoruba Kings.
6. ONDO HAS OVER 500 YEARS OF UNBROKEN HISTORY
Ondo celebrated 500 years of Osemawe in 2010. Today, we are on the 44th Osemawe — Oba Dr. Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo. 44 Kings, one throne, one lineage, one crown, unbroken. How many kingdoms can boast of that kind of continuity?
7. ONDO KEPT ITS CULTURE, LANGUAGE AND IDENTITY
Ondo people have their own unique dialect, their own unique culture, their own unique festivals. Ondo did not lose its identity to Oyo. Ondo kept its own praise names: Ekimogun, Ija, Ondo Eki. Ondo kept its own tradition of L'Obun — where a princess from Pupupu's lineage becomes the L'Obun of Ondo. That is the power of women in Ondo, from the first female King till today.
8. ONDO WAS A KINGDOM BEFORE MANY KINGDOMS
Oyo-Ile was founded around 1210. Ondo was also founded in that early period, directly from Ife. Ondo did not spring from Oyo. Ondo sprang from Ife, just like Oyo did. So Ondo is a brother kingdom to Oyo, not a son kingdom. Brother cannot be servant to brother.
9. OSEMAWE IS A PEACEMAKER, NT A WARMONGER
Osemawe has always been known for peace, wisdom, education and development. The present Osemawe, Oba Kiladejo, is a medical doctor, a man of peace. His priority, as he himself said, is not ranking, but peace, development and preservation of culture. True superiority is not in making noise. True superiority is in peace, wisdom and leadership.
10. THE FINAL POINT: BIRTH, CROWN AND FREEDOM
Birth: Direct child of Oduduwa
Crown: Given directly by Oduduwa
Founder: First and only female King in Yorubaland .
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“Tinubu is a professional bonafide liar. I lectured at Chicago State University for five years, and during that period, he claimed he attended the institution. I was the director of the very programme he claimed to have attended.”
— Former Chicago State University lecturer says.
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'The Ooni sits above all. Alaafin is number 2 while Oba of Benin is no 3 historically'. - Our father, HRM Alake of Egbaland didn't do 'abosi' during his anniversary.
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You people are not brilliant. The first council of Obas was coveyed at the Alaafin's palace Hall in 1937. The Governor of Nigeria then was Bernard Bourdillon and He was in attendance. Ooni was made the permanent chairman of the council following unanimous agreement of the standing traditional rulers there present which includes Oba of Benin, Alaafin of Oyo, Awujale of Ijebu, Alake of Egba land.
Ooni presided over the council on permanent basis and no king raised any objection as to why he must be made permanent chairman. They understand the traditional and historical superiority of the OONI. Ooni Aderemi being Governor was during regional politics of western region and of course, the Governor then was performing ceremonial functions which can be compared to the function of the Head of state at the federal in a parliamentary system. The then Head of State was the Queen of England while the Head of government was the Prime Minister.
Ooni Aderemi didn't use his office to made himself Permanent head of the council. That has happened long before the western region politics started. No king can rule & unify Yoruba land without question like the Ooni. Countless kingdoms has no link with the Oyo but every kingdom has direct or indirect link to Ile-Ife including Oyo itself. Even till present, the president will reckon with the Ooni first on matters pertaining to the Yorubas before any other kings as you've seen in different functions. That's the order from pre-colonial days, colonial days and post-colonial days. No Ooni has ever served as second to the Alaafin.
The Akintola and Awolowo crisis had federal interest due to Awolowo's shadow cabinet and opposition. Akintola was removed as premier for anti-party activities during the Jos conference of the AG and the Governor of western region, Ooni Aderemi approved it following the wish of the party. The federal declared state of emergency and appointed Sole administrator, Majekodunmi to govern thereby suspending both the Premiers (Newly appointed Adegbenro and Controversially removed Akintola) as well as the Governor, the Ooni Aderemi. Aderemi challenged the order and won the case at privy council in London.
Aderemi didn't cause the non-partisanship of traditional rulers, in fact he challenged the order and open a pathway for traditional rulers to sustain their relevance through politics. I know you know little about the remote and immediate eason Alaafin's power dwindle before his eventual removal and enforcement of his days in exile - that's story for another day. Go and study before typing your beer-parlour analysis of historical issues online.
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“Remarry If You Want, But Step Down From The Pulpit”: Mr. Brown Challenges Pastor Jimmy Odukoya
Mr. Afolabi Brown, husband of media personality Morayo Brown, has questioned Pastor Jimmy Odukoya's continued leadership at The Fountain of Life Church following his remarriage.
Speaking on Morayo Brown's show, he argued that although Jimmy has the freedom to remarry, he should consider stepping down from the pulpit because of the biblical standards expected of spiritual leaders.
Mr. Brown also criticised Jimmy's appearance, mentioning his tattoos, nose ring, earrings, biceps and triceps. He described the pastor as physically attractive and a magnet for women, while questioning the example his lifestyle and marital decisions could set for younger Christians and church members.
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If Alaafin Oyo throne is supreme historically in Yorubaland while would the first Alaafin stepped down from the throne and went to become the 6th ruler at his hometown in Ile Ife? I mean stepping down from a senior throne to go and become the junior. That doesn't makes sense.
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'Kabiyesi' is an IFE word from the days of Ife Oyelagbo used to emphasise the absolute & unquestionable powers of the Olofin."- Ooni Ogunwusi. 🔥
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WHO IS THE HEAD OF THE YORUBA RACE? OONI OR ALAAFIN? LET US SETTLE IT.
This is the oldest debate in Yorubaland, and both sides are right — but they are right about different kinds of power.
Ooni sits in Ile-Ife, Osun State — Arole Oduduwa.
Alaafin sits in Oyo, Oyo State — Iku Baba Yeye.
One is the SOURCE. One is the EMPIRE.
WHY PEOPLE SAY ALAAFIN IS THE HEAD:
Because of IMPERIAL HISTORY.
From the 14th to the 18th century, Oyo was the biggest, strongest, most organised empire in Yorubaland. Army. Cavalry. Bashorun. Oyo Mesi. Trade routes. Guns. Horses. When Oyo sneezed, all Yorubaland caught cold.
Oyo conquered and influenced others. Many Obas in Ilesa, Ondo, Ekiti, Ijebu, Egbado, even Dahomey, either paid tribute to Oyo or got their beaded crown through Oyo's approval. So in people's minds: Alaafin = the one who makes kings.
Oyo also controlled the ECONOMY. Kola. Horses. Trade. Later, guns. Whoever controls trade controls power. And when the British came, they found Oyo's government easy to use. They made Alaafin a powerful Native Authority. That colonial boost made many believe Alaafin is supreme.
In short: People think Alaafin is head because OYO WAS THE GOVERNMENT. That is true. But that is only HALF the truth.
WHY PEOPLE SAY OONI IS THE HEAD:
Because of ORIGIN HISTORY.
Every Yoruba creation story starts in Ile-Ife. Oduduwa in Ile-Ife. Creation in Ile-Ife. Oranmiyan was born in Ile-Ife, then LEFT Ile-Ife to found Oyo. The son cannot be greater than the father.
Ooni is Arole Oduduwa — the direct inheritor of Oduduwa's throne. Even Alaafin traces his lineage to Oranmiyan, son of Oduduwa from Ile-Ife. You cannot be greater than your source.
In the old system: IFE CROWNS, OYO RULES. The Ooni blesses the Ida Oranmiyan — the Sword of Oranmiyan. The Alaafin receives spiritual authority from Ife on coronation. That is why even when Oyo was militarily stronger, Oyo NEVER attacked Ife. You don't fight your source. It is taboo.
And spirituality lives in Ife. Ifa was revealed in Ife. Orunmila lived in Ife. Obatala, Ogun, Osun, Sango — root shrines in Ife. The Ooni is custodian for ALL Yoruba worldwide — Nigeria, Brazil, Cuba, USA, Trinidad. Alaafin may command an army, but Ooni commands the ancestors.
In short: People think Ooni is head because ILE-IFE IS THE ORIGIN. That is also true. That is the OTHER HALF of the truth.
SO WHAT IS THE CORRECT CONCLUSION?
OONI OF IFE = SPIRITUAL HEAD OF THE YORUBA RACE. Head of origin, tradition, Ifa, Orisa, and spiritual unity.
ALAAFIN OF OYO = ADMINISTRATIVE / POLITICAL HEAD OF THE YORUBA RACE. Head of empire, governance, diplomacy, and political organisation.
One is the FATHER. One is the ELDER SON WHO BECAME A KING. A father does not compete with his son. A son does not disrespect his father. If Ooni tries to be Alaafin, he loses his spiritual power. If Alaafin tries to be Ooni, he loses his historical legitimacy.
What Yoruba needs now is NOT a fight for who is number 1. Yoruba needs: Ooni to unite us spiritually. Alaafin to organise us politically. Both to respect themselves and work TOGETHER IN HARMONY for the progress of the Yoruba race.
Ife is the ROOT. Oyo is the BRANCH. A tree needs both to stand. When the spiritual head and the administrative head work together, NO ONE can bring down Yoruba civilization.
I am not Yoruba by accident. I am Yoruba by the grace of Olodumare. Let us stop dividing our fathers. Let us honour both thrones.
#OoniOfIfe #AlaafinOfOyo #YorubaCivilization #IleIfe #Oyo #Oduduwa #Oranmiyan
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3-1 Nottingham Forest.
LIAM DELAP IT'S THREEEEEEEEEE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOTTINGHAM FOREST ARE LEADING 3-1 AGAINST MANCHESTER CITY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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'You all got ur names via divinations done inside the Olofin's Palace including Oyo; So, why should there be any competition?'- Ooniorisa Ojaja I speaks as Benin Republic Obas bow to the 401st & only living Orisa of Oodua Land.
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It’s now evident that only the Portuguese were not rating Cristiano Ronaldo the way he deserved. New York Time square had to cancel all their programs and broadcast Ronaldo playing for Portugal the whole day as a way of honoring his legacy.
