Who is the oldest king in Ile-Ife?
Obalufon Ogbogbodirin
In the history of all 50 Ooni that have reigned in Ile Ife before the present king Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, Obalufon Ogbogbodirin is said to have lived longest, thus the Ogbogbodirin sobriquet after his name which literary means one who lived for a very long time.
What is the oldest Ife tradition?
Ile Ife, also known as Ife, is an ancient Yoruba city in the southwestern part of Nigeria. Ile Ife is said to be dated back around 500 B.C. when it was founded and is the oldest Yoruba city. It is presently part of Osun State and has an estimated population of 501,000 people.
Who is the first king in Yorubaland?
deity Oduduwa
The history of the Yoruba people begins in Ile-Ife. This kingdom was founded by the deity Oduduwa, who is believed to have created the world. Oduduwa was the first divine king of the Yoruba people. It is said the Yoruba people believe that their civilization began at Ile-Ife where the gods descended to earth.
How do you greet an elder in Yoruba?
To elders, say “E ku ishe ma” or “E ku ishe sir”. E ku ikale o (most appropriate for greeting someone who’s sitting down or relaxed). To elders, say “E ku ikale ma” or “E ku ikale sir”.
Is Ooni of Ife Oduduwa son?
Elder son of Oduduwa. He lived and reigned for an unusually long period of time. Became the Ooni after his father’s death while Oranmiyan was on sojourn. Eweka, the Oba of Benin and Ajaka, the Alaafin of Oyo were his sons.
Who is the first Ooni of Ife?
Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II
The first Oòni of Ife is a descendant of Oduduwa, which was the 401st Orisha. The present ruler since 2015 is Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife who is also a Nigerian accountant….Traditional setting.
| House of Oodua | |
|---|---|
| Motto | Ife, Ile Awon Orisha (Yoruba for “Ife, Land of the Gods”) |
Where did Yoruba originated from?
Nigeria
The Yoruba people and descendant are black people who occupies the south-western area of Nigeria in Africa. The origin and existence of the Yoruba race can be traced to their ancient father ODUDUWA who migrated from the ancient city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
What is dobale in Yoruba?
Dobale is a Yoruba “gesture of respect” that is used widely in Africa and in the African diaspora. It is a salutation to drummers, teachers, elders, and other esteemed members of a community.
How do you greet a babalawo?
Whenever you greet a Babalawo or Iyanifa, the proper greeting is Aboru (Ah Boo Ru) Aboye (Ah Boy Yea) Abosise (Ah Bo She Shay) . It’s a lot to learn at first but becomes easier over time.