Yoruba Names And Meanings Aanuoluwapo - God's mercy is great. Keep it up. Christianity, Islam, Western-oriented education, coloured individuals, abolition of some indigenous cultural rites, and associated dynamics of the colonial economy are the principal factors concluded by the paper, to be at the heart of the continuity and changes, observable in the Balogun institution during the colonial and post-independence periods in Ijebuland. In Igbo land patriarch hierarchy is reserved to the eldest male member of a family. Isolated Yoruba words and titles are italicised, with the exception of words like 'Oba' (king) which have become an integral part of Nigerian English and are used in the plural and the possessive with an added 's' or a Saxon genitive respectively. 2012). It really goes a long way. Thanks for your contribution, Mr. Dehinde Olutimehin. Traadition of Origin and Migration of Yoroba, Stories of Migration and State Formation in Yorubaland: A Re-assessment of Yoruba Myth and Legend of Creation, Contest, Conflict and the Crown in Ife Politics, 1952-2011, Chieftaincy and the State in Abacha's Nigeria: Kingship, Political Rivalry and Competing Histories in Abeokuta during the 1990s, A WILL IN THE WIND - BIOGRAPHY OF HIGH CHIEF DR. J.E. 2012; IDMC 8 June 2012). Thank you once again. [Accessed 20 Sept. 2012], The Punch [Lagos]. Ikemba is one of the top titles in Igbo land. Wao! 18 May 2012). [Accessed 15 Oct. 2012], Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC). Kindly do check back. Correct! Fulani betrayed Afonja because Afonja allowed them free reign not factoring how backstabbing the Fulani can be. Click here to mail us or click here to call us. H0N 9HT3012,H. . No.4. I remain king, head of Yoruba Nation: Yoruba monarchs divided over Academia.edu no longer supports Internet Explorer. pls can u kindly give me a traditional ruler in osun state and his duties, olosunjela of osun jela, alie of ile Arabiji of iragbiji. Traditional rule is commonplace with hierarchy that starts from the king then chiefs. Oh! The Emeritus Professor stated that sometimes Christians and Muslims rejected these chieftaincy titles due to their "idolatrous rituals" (16 Apr. 18 May 2012. We are grateful! Gov. We love this. In addition ONIKARE OF IKARE,OLOWO OF OWO, ALARA OF ARAMOKO, ONIGEDE OF IGEDE. Prominent politicians also amass numerous chieftaincy titles. Anna Okon. Thank you for your nice comment, Mr. David Owolabi. We really appreciate this. The list of names here, are 'oruko amutorunwa'. 9 September 2012. Thank you, Eniola. Thanks for contributing, Mr. Kayode. The Advocate and Development Planner explained that in some communities where chieftaincy is not hereditary, "especially when the community or town is a community of strangers," such as in Ibadan and Oke-Igbo, chieftaincy titles are based on rotation and individuals wait in line for their titles until the chief or king dies (17 Apr. The person is regarded as the family head. 18 May 2012. In Yorubaland, like in many other areas of Benin, Nigeria and Togo, chieftaincy titles are mostly given to successful men and women from within a given sub-sectional territory, although it is not unheard of for a person from elsewhere to receive one. Education is a major challenge in rural areas of Nigeria. Imaekhai, Reverend Dr. Friday John. Alara of Aramoko is one of the seven paramount rulers in Yoruba land. Bisi Bakare. 24 March 2010. We will make sure to tread cearfully in that aspect. Olukare of Ikare, Olubaka of OKa, Owa of Ogbagi, Thanks for your contribution, Adejoro. Kindly do visit again. Not oba of okeho but its Onjo of Okeho Onigboho of Igboho Oloje of Oje-owode Aragbiji of Iragbiji Onigbeti of Igbeti Aseyin of Iseyin Olokuku of Okuku Akirun of Ikirun Iba of Kisi Obalufon of Sepeteri Alamodu of Ago-amodu Owa of Igbajo Osemawe of Ondo. The list can be seen as incomplete base on the list released in 1931 and republished in 1987 by Tribune newspaper. The first class oba in oke-ogun is ALADO OF ADO-AWAYE not aseyin because the first alado was crownded on 1521, Owa obokun adimula of ijesha land Ajana afa of oke-agbe akoko, Aare of Ofiki,onitede of tede, Amuni of Ijio,Sabigana of iganan,Alepata of Igboho Eleyinpo of Ipapo etc, Olomu of Omuaran Alofa of Ilofa Alaran of Arandun Onimo of Imo, Ilesha Olupo of Ajase-Ipo. We really appreciate your contribution. He said that "the next person is enthroned without argument" (Advocate and Development Planner 17 Apr. A series of these festivals called the Ojude Oba festival is celebrated by the Ijebus who are renowned for both their enterprise and affluence. Titles of traditional rulers in Yorubaland. WE ALSO HAVE (1) OWA OF IGBAJO (2) ONIRUN OF OKE IRUN (3) ELEJIGBO Or OGIYAN OF EJIGBO (All In Osun State) .4 AJORIWIN OF IRAWO (5). Moshood Mustapha, who bagged the title of Oluomo of . 2012; Emeritus Professor 16 Apr. We really are grateful. I think we need to be a bit careful about some towns where there is controversy about their oba. Lord of w). Adamu Sabi. Thank you, Mr. Amos. Correspondence with the Research Directorate. Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for review of civil servants retirement age and years of service in the entire public service to 65. Kindly do check back. 2012). Child of a Monarch, sometimes rendered alternatively as "mba", "m ba" and "m-ba"). Word count: 498. It analyzes the early beginnings of the festival while providing insights into the epoch of the Ijebus. This omission has created a vacuum in Yoruba historiography. Actually AFONJA ended up not physically warring against AOLE AROGANGAN (the briefly reigned ALAAFIN during Afonja days)Afonja was actually loyal to Oyo but was betrayed by Aole not once but twice. Thanks for this piece of history, Mr. Owolabi Hammed. Oh yes! Nigerian entrepreneur, politician, industrialist, and a member of the 9th National Assembly, Hon. Aka ji mba title is given to a philanthropic person. Sources indicate that Yoruba chiefs are selected based on the traditions of each community (Advocate and Development Planner 17 Apr. Pls review the list and add OLANREWAJU OF ISOKANLAND. Onipee of Ipee in Kwara State, till today remains the father of oniree of Iree land of Osun State. Titles of Traditional Rulers in Yorubaland - OldNaija The word Oba was deduced from the appellation Omo NOba NEdo- which means The Child That Shines On Edo. Yoruba - Joy has returned , A variant of name Ayotunde. Oba means ruler in the Yoruba and Bini languages. The wives of kings, princes and chiefs of royal background usually make use of the title "Olor" (the equivalent of Princess Consort), though some of the wives of dynastic rulers prefer to be referred to as "Ayaba" (the equivalent of Queen Consort). The title Oke Osisi literarily means the Great Tree) and the holder has considerable influence in the community. To the Bini people, the word Oba can mean Shining object, a bright light or a red color. They are joined in the class of royal chiefs by the titled dynasts of their royal families. Shina Abiola Peller, as well as one of the world's leading offshore production experts, Subsea. Christianity and Islam however did not come to the soil of Africa as a universal religion by which African may claim that it will solely represent the custom and cultural race of the people. It is in view of the above fact that the author beck to holistically examine whether reference to Ogboni of Egbaland is exclusively restricted to Ologboni Section alone or includes Ologun, Olorogun and Parakoyi Section of Egbaland among others. Thank you for your contribution, Mr. Wasiu. "Why I Rejected Oba's Chieftaincy Title - Fashola." onikotun of ikotun,onijegun of ijegun,onigando of igando,ologudu of ogudu.Frm ayoola opeyemi frm ikotun. Oral sources: Attempts to contact the following individuals and organizations were unsuccessful: anthropologist; Assistant Professor and Yoruba language researcher, University of Georgia; Associate Professor of political science and international affairs, Kennesaw State University; Director of the Centre for Diaspora and Transnational Studies, University of Toronto; lawyer and solicitor; Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies; Professor of African American Studies, University of New York ; Professor of African Cultural Anthropology; Professor of Africana Studies and History, State University of New York; Professor and Chair of the sociology and anthropology department, Lincoln University; Professor in the Deparment of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Ibadan; Professor of History, University of Texas; Professor of second language acquisition, Yoruba language and culture, University of Wisconsin; Professor, Stony Brook University; university lecturer in African history, Clare College Cambridge. The coming of the British, nonetheless gave opportunities for official recognition of different categories of traditional rulers. Thank you for your visit and contribution, Mr. Akintunde Ojo. An example of a Bini bearer is Oba Ewuare II of Benin. Kindly do visit again. 185 Yoruba Baby Names with Meanings | FirstCry Parenting Chief (Yoruba and Iboland). Oji ofo means the first son of a family. Here is a list of both Male and female Yoruba names and their meaning please leave Oyinbo names for oyibo people oo A Aanuoluwapo; God's mercy is great. 2012; IDMC 8 June 2012). "Ile-Ife, which is the cradle of the Yoruba race, the Ooni of Ife also has right to confer chieftaincy titles on worthy individuals because the Oyo kingdom, Ketu kingdom, Benin kingdom and other . Re: Buratai Bags Yoruba Chieftaincy Title by Nobody: 1:40pm On Aug 18, 2022 Monarchies and corresponding title of monarch: 1)Rome: Cesar 2) Germany: Kaiser 3) England: king 4) Ottoman: sultan 5) France : roi 6) Russia: Tsar 7) Benin empire: Oba 8 ) Oyo: alafin 9) Persia: shah 10) Egba: alake 17 April 2012. The study adopts the narrative approach and critical evaluation of data collected in order to discuss Benin influence on Isua chieftaincy titles in pre-colonial period. There are, By clicking accept or continuing to use the site, you agree to the terms outlined in our. Ome ka ozo di: a broke individual who behaves as if he is rich. Kindly help me with the titles of these kings Ilora and Iseyin. Such individuals are honored with the title Ebube Dike which translates to (Glorious hero) or he who brings prosperity to the community. Thank you Miss/Mrs. It argues that not only did these factors circumscribe 'elderly authority' and status, they also served as metaphors of seniority, which enabled individuals and groups utilising them to appropriate for themselves some degree of respect hitherto considered the prerogative of 'elders'. IRB - Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada: "Nigeria: Chieftaincy in This is a great contribution. Yorb names are traditionally classified into five categories: Orko mtrunw 'Destiny Names', ("names assumed to be brought from heaven" or derived from a religious background). He emphasized that this "happens and can happen anywhere" (ibid. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. kindly help me wit traditional title of iwo,arigidi,okemesi,ido osun,ijebujesa, ode remo.tanks. This is highly educative and very important. "The History of Christianity in Nigeria: A Bibliography of Secondary Literature," Working Papers in African Studies 269 (2017): 1-46. 2012). These heads with a rank of chief perform traditional functions among the people that elect them. Sources indicate that Yoruba chiefs are selected based on the traditions of each community (Advocate and Development Planner 17 Apr. The Onipe chose to go on adventure and explore the empire with a view to establishing his own town. Correspondence with the Research Directorate. They are joined in the class of royal chiefs by the titled dynasts of their royal families. titles: Abstract: This paper examines the impact of honorary chieftaincy titles awarded by the Oba (king) in the Yoruba society of Oyo State, Nigeria, on individual recipients, usually politicians, businessmen and civil servants, and on public administration. Thanks for your visit and contribution, Mr. Adesola. Semantic Scholar is a free, AI-powered research tool for scientific literature, based at the Allen Institute for AI. Thanks for your visit and wonderful contributions, Mr. Babalola Clement. Among them is city businessman and former Nigerian lawmaker, Hon. Thank you for your visit and contribution, Mr. Ifarajimi Oladunjoye. Were very grateful for the nomination. Only the secret initiations for traditional chiefs of the highest rank are kept a secret from all outsiders. Kindly do check back. A big thanks to you, Mr. Odunare Oluwaseun. His Royal Majesty, Oba of Yoruba in Ghana, Alh. THE YORUBA PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL HERITAGE AND ITS IMPLICATION FOR COUNSELORS, European Prejudice and Pre-Colonial African Reality: Reconsidering State Formation and Indigenous Governance in Owo Kingdom, Home Burials Church Graveyards and Public Cemeteries. Nsukka Journal of History (UNN, Nigeria). All you have said above is true. Thank you, Miss/Mrs Alawe Olorunfemi. This list may not reflect recent changes . Some Yoruba chieftaincy titles are hereditary and others are bestowed upon individuals (Chief 25 Sept. 2012; Emeritus Professor 16 Apr. Among them is city businessman andformerNigerian lawmaker, Hon. The Cultural evolution theory which was developed in the 19th century, as an outgrowth of the Darwinian theory of evolution, emphasises the development of cultures from simpler to more complex states. They are: ALAWE OF ILAWE ALARA OF ARAMOKO ONITAJI OF ITAJI OLOJUDO OF IDO ONIRE OF IRE OORE OF OTUN ELEMURE OF EMURE OLOGOTUN OF OGOTUN ARINJALE OF ISE ELEKOLE OF IKOLE. Have a wonderful evening. Toyin Falola's scholarship is impressively spiced by Warfare, warlordism, and diplomacy in pre-colonial Yorubaland. Up to a few decades ago an Oba, the Yoruba word for a king, could send his servants or chiefs to summon any woman - young or married - and when that woman reported to the palace, the king would. Each engineering family cadre rests on the other to form a synergy. Dibe bekee: given to a traditionalist or native doctor. A growing body of research emphasizes how the concept of religion is largely unique to the modern West, and while such work usually examines how interactions with the West changed religious life in other societies in historical perspective, this work also addresses those whose religious life can presently be described as pre-religious. As the Yoruba word sinusually translated as religionis more akin to form of worship, the dissertation examines how an understanding of religious traditions (indigenous, Muslim, and Christian) as various forms of worship as opposed to reified religions might change the way religious identity, practice, and dynamics could be understood in a contemporary and historical perspective. The stool is first class stool which rule 20 villages and town in IJumu. Master of the land), who do not wear crowns and who are, at least in theory, the reigning viceroys of people who do. Alaafin: I'm the only king qualified to confer titles that cover Yoruba In correspondence with the Research Directorate, an Emeritus Professor of Anthropology and Sociology at the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London who has a "detailed knowledge" of the Yoruba speaking area (17 May 2012), indicated that chieftaincy titles, called "oye" in Yoruba, are usually inherited through male lineage, and rotate over time between different "'chieftaincy houses'" within the lineage (16 Apr. To learn more, view ourPrivacy Policy. Furthermore it tracks the subtle and largely unperceived shift in religious orientation towards more modern, closed, and reified conceptions of religion and the types of complications that arise as a result. This is because of the harsh environment in Nigeria and poverty rate. 1. Thanks for visiting and contributing, Mr. Olude Wale. Thanks so much for this good work. Thank you for contributing, Kawasaki. The Chief added that if the title was hereditary, a "serious reason" would have been required to refuse the title or there would have been consequences which differed depending on the tribe (ibid.). Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. Kindly do check back, Olobu of ilobu Olufon of ifon Elerin of elerin, Olobu of ilobu Olufon of ifon Elerin of erin, Thanks for your contribution, Olamodder. The Chief of Yoruba and Iboland and the Emeritus Professor indicated that there are presently no consequences to refusing a chieftaincy title (Chief 25 Sept. 2012; Emeritus Professor 16 Apr. In Yoruba land, apart from Oba which is the general name for a king, each king or traditional ruler has his own royal title which distinguishes him from other kings. We are very grateful, your contribution goes a long way. In contrast, the Advocate and Development Planner stated that there are consequences for refusing a chieftaincy title (Advocate and Development Planner 18 May 2012). This is not a UNHCR publication. 2012; IDMC 8 June 2012). Yoruba community in Ghana gives out chieftaincy titles By developing more indigenous models for religious phenomena based on fieldwork carried out in d, Nigeria, I enlist this religious perspective to account for dynamics that have attracted a great deal of attention from scholars of Yoruba society and religion such as the high degree of religious tolerance, syncretism, and interaction before the 1970s-80s. Thanks for your contribution, Prince Shitta. Please visit often. The work could also help researchers to easily reconstruct the history of African Church in another environment. Kindly do check back. He added that major titles, including the oba title, "are often subject to intense competition, on account of the honour they bring, and contestants can spend much money (in the form of bribes or presents) to attain them," while minor titles "have less appeal and many of them as a result have fallen into abeyance" (Emeritus Professor 16 Apr. Your visit is highly appreciated. [Accessed 20 Sept. 2012], Vanguard [Lagos]. Soludo, Egypt frees Al Jazeera producer held for nearly 4 years, Workers contributions to nations development immeasurable Sanwo-Olu, Clashes erupt at French May Day protests against Macron, Workers Day: NLC demands for 65 years retirement age, Ooni, Akintoye, others to host 134th anniversary of Kiriji War September 22, Return schools to owners Ooni charges Government, Ooni rallies support for itsekiri in choosing new Olu of Warri, Afenifere group urges Alaafin, Ooni to convene Yoruba leadership summit, Ooni debunks role in sale of Lagos communal land, Childrens Day: Ooni harps on vocational skill acquisition. Thank you, Mrs Bukola Awobode. He urged the Yoruba community to continue living in harmony with other tribes in the country. olubeshe of ibeshe, Ranadu of Imota Obateru of Egbin Alajede of Ijede. Thank you Mrs/Miss Fatundimu Adebukola. ONIMEKO OF IMEKO AND OBALADI OF AFON LAND,OLOOLA OF ILARA,OLU OF IMASHAI,ONIDOFA OF IDOFA. Barber - How Man Makes God in West Africa, Children of a "Fallen House": Lives and Livelihoods of Youth in Nigeria (MPhil Thesis), The theme of ethical re orientation in popular music the case of ayinla omowura, THE POLITICS OF CULTURE IN A DIASPORA COMMUNITY: A CASE STUDY OF CARETTA, AN AFRICAN BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL IN LAGOS, NIGERIA, 2014: Mller, L.F. On the demonization and discrimination of Asante and Yoruba women in Ghanaian and Nigerian video films Research in African Literatures, vol. In his seminal article on the topic, Robert F. Thompson writes, "The crown incarnates the intuition of royal ancestral force, the revelation of great moral insight in the person of the king, and the glitter of aesthetic experiences. olukare of ikare , olubaka of oka ,olugbe of ugbe ,aladeokun of alade idanre,owa of idanre. Sources report that sometimes people refuse chieftaincy titles because they do not want to participate in rituals that the position involves (Emeritus Professor 16 Apr. TRADITIONS AND CONTROVERSIES SURROUNDING THE EKITI SENIOR OBAS (1860-1960). Many rural communities in the east are agrarian with low income farmers. This article argues that the Ojude Oba festival should not be seen simply for its entertainment value, but as a manifestation of Yoruba cultural, socio-economic, and spiritual values. Aseyin of Iseyin and Akibio of Ilora. Elejiba of Ejiba land. This is great! Kindly do check back. However, he indicated that as far as he is aware, and "even in the past," there were no "serious sanctions" for refusals (16 Apr. Most Rural towns and villages in eastern region lack basic amenities like water, electricity and good roads. Shey you don hear, abeg no thief our contents o! The King in Igbo land are referred to as Igwe or Eze. Kindly do check back. We are all one from the same source. Thank you for this, Mr. Ayoola Opeyemi. Thank you for your priceless contribution, Mr. Kutelu Oluwaseun. Olukare of Ikare Akoko, Olumo Of Imo Arigidi Akoko, Zaki Of Arigidi Akoko,Onirun of Irun Akoko. The Emeritus Professor stated that, in the past, when chieftaincy titles had "greater social significance," sometimes individuals rejected family titles that their families wanted them to accept (Emeritus Professor 16 Apr. We appreciate the government and all Ghanaians for their love and peaceful coexistence with Yorubas living on their land that brought about this historical event in the life time of Yoruba community in Ghana. The first generation towns of the Yoruba homeland, which encompasses large swathes of the said countries of Benin, Nigeria, and Togo, are those with obas who generally wear beaded crowns; the rulers of many of the 'second generation' settlements are also often obas. 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,. The Emeritus Professor indicated that conflicts about chieftaincy titles often occur between the contestant's family and the king and council (16 Apr. He added that some government officials may also be unhappy with a person's refusal of a chieftaincy title, and may "use state machinery" against this individual (ibid.). According to Bishop S.O.M Adebola, the taking of local or traditional chieftaincy titles is an "anti-Christian behavior" (Imaekhai 24 Mar. Similarly, the Advocate and Development Planner indicated that in some communities, chieftaincy titles are given to "deserving persons outside royal families and lines of chiefs" (17 Apr. Each title (either traditional/hereditary or honorary) is defined by each Yoruba community. Ovori of Ibeshe, Alabirun of Ikare Alahun of Imore Alado of Abuleado Agbojojoye of Ibasa-Ijegun egba Onirede of Irede and Igbanko Olojo of Ojoland Oniba of Ibaland, Ajalaiye of Ijebu Imomo Ajalorun of Ijebu Ife.
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