lawani:
Oduduwa did not use the title of Ooni but he was Oba at Ife. The use of the Ooni title is recent just like many modern Yoruba traditional titles like the Alaafin and etc.

bro you are getting it wrong ooni means the ownwer of ife land that is what oduduwa ascribed to himself when he get to ife. Any king who has ruled in ife is being refered to as Ooni. It is not rescent at all.

It is crystal clear that the city is a sacred place and all yoruba must join hands to make it greater. Oduduwa a gbe a ooo

indeed you struggle to answer these questions. it is laughable that people can twist history to favour their point. 1.if your account is true and your alafin is so powerful as you claimed he should not have allowed the son of a slave of all people to take over his father's stool.
2. why would alafin be the only one out of oduduwa children and also a last born to dare challenge his fathers arrangement when others accept the authority of ooni.
3. why did that alafin bowed to take authority from ooni aderemi.
I asked those questions to appreciate your effort in answering the previous questions. as your account of ooni stool is only known to road side historians because it is full of contradictions and cannot stand the test of time. Let ife be it is a sacred land for all Yoruba and no amount of intimidation can change the truth. I am a pure Yoruba boy.

Pls assist me bro, akyemite@gmail.com

The imperial majesty , the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Thursday attended the meeting of the Osun Sate Council of Traditional Rulers for the first time after his installation on December 7, 2015.

Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, became the acting chairman of the council following the death of Oba Okunade Sijuwade but he said in November 2015, barely a week before Ooni was presented with the staff of office, that he had been elected as the substantive chairman of the council.
It was gather that the Owa, who arrived at the venue of the Thursday's meeting early, occupied the seat meant for the chairman. He was however said to have introduced himself as a deputy chairman.

The atmosphere inside the conference hall of the Ministry of Finance where the meeting was held was said to have changed immediately the Ooni arrive with a large number of traditional rulers who came with him for the meeting.

Most of the Oba seated were said to have stood up and greeted Ogunwusi as he made his way to occupy the white chair brought for him and put at the front on the same row with that of Oba Aromolaran.

Many had annticipated that there would be a drama during the Thursday meeting but the Ooni avoided this as he expressed appreciation to his colleagues for attending his coronation and presentation of staff of office.

The Olojudo of Ido Osun , Oba Aderemi Adedapo, when contacted on the telephone confirmed to us that Ooni attended the meeting for the first time just to thank members of the council.
Speaking on the hierarchy of the monarchs in the state, Oba Adedapo said there was no controversy about who the chairman of the council was, stressing that the Ooni remained the permanent chairman of the council.

He said ' nothing as changed. the Ooni came and thanked other Obas for attending his coronation. He is the permanent chairman of the council.

Age does not matter, even if a 21-year-old is the Ooni, he is automatically the permanent chairman of the council. Other Obas are kings and priest but the Ooni is the chief king and the priest.

That was stated in the gazette released on February 28, 1903 even before Nigeria came to be. We are also epecting the new Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrassheed Akanbi, in our midst on February 5.

The imperial majesty , the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Thursday attended the meeting of the Osun Sate Council of Traditional Rulers for the first time after his installation on December 7, 2015.

Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, became the acting chairman of the council following the death of Oba Okunade Sijuwade but he said in November 2015, barely a week before Ooni was presented with the staff of office, that he had been elected as the substantive chairman of the council.
It was gather that the Owa, who arrived at the venue of the Thursday's meeting early, occupied the seat meant for the chairman. He was however said to have introduced himself as a deputy chairman.

The atmosphere inside the conference hall of the Ministry of Finance where the meeting was held was said to have changed immediately the Ooni arrive with a large number of traditional rulers who came with him for the meeting.

Most of the Oba seated were said to have stood up and greeted Ogunwusi as he made his way to occupy the white chair brought for him and put at the front on the same row with that of Oba Aromolaran.

Many had annticipated that there would be a drama during the Thursday meeting but the Ooni avoided this as he expressed appreciation to his colleagues for attending his coronation and presentation of staff of office.

The Olojudo of Ido Osun , Oba Aderemi Adedapo, when contacted on the telephone confirmed to us that Ooni attended the meeting for the first time just to thank members of the council.
Speaking on the hierarchy of the monarchs in the state, Oba Adedapo said there was no controversy about who the chairman of the council was, stressing that the Ooni remained the permanent chairman of the council.

He said ' nothing as changed. the Ooni came and thanked other Obas for attending his coronation. He is the permanent chairman of the council.

Age does not matter, even if a 21-year-old is the Ooni, he is automatically the permanent chairman of the council. Other Obas are kings and priest but the Ooni is the chief king and the priest.

That was stated in the gazette released on February 28, 1903 even before Nigeria came to be. We are also epecting the new Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrassheed Akanbi, in our midst on February 5.

The imperial majesty , the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Thursday attended the meeting of the Osun Sate Council of Traditional Rulers for the first time after his installation on December 7, 2015.

Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, became the acting chairman of the council following the death of Oba Okunade Sijuwade but he said in November 2015, barely a week before Ooni was presented with the staff of office, that he had been elected as the substantive chairman of the council.
It was gather that the Owa, who arrived at the venue of the Thursday's meeting early, occupied the seat meant for the chairman. He was however said to have introduced himself as a deputy chairman.

The atmosphere inside the conference change hall of the Ministry of Finance where the meeting was held was said to have changed immediately the Ooni arrive with a large number of traditional rulers who came with him for the meeting.

Most of the Oba seated were said to have stood up and greeted Ogunwusi as he made his way to occupy the white chair brought for him and put at the front on the same row with that of Oba Aromolaran.

Many had annticipated that there would be a drama during the Thursday meeting but the Ooni avoided this as he expressed appreciation to his colleagues for attending his coronation and presentation of staff of office.

The Olojudo of Ido Osun , Oba Aderemi Adedapo, when contacted on the telephone confirmed to us that Ooni attended the meeting for the first time just to thank members of the council.
Speaking on the hierarchy of the monarchs in the state, Oba Adedapo said there was no controversy about who the chairman of the council was, stressing that the Ooni remained the permanent chairman of the council.

He said ' nothing as changed. the Ooni came and thanked other Obas for attending his coronation. He is the permanent chairman of the council.

Age does not matter, even if a 21-year-old is the Ooni, he is automatically the permanent chairman of the council. Other Obas are kings and priest but the Ooni is the chief king and the priest.

That was stated in the gazette released on February 28, 1903 even before Nigeria came to be. We are also epecting the new Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrassheed Akanbi, in our midst on February 5.

most people are getting it wrong, Ooni pays the Governor a visit to appreciate his effort during the coronation.

Aregbe I think you are a sharp guy. you have been scammed. omoluabi of Yoruba land from who, it does not go beyond Oyo land. misuse of power, and needs to be checked. I pity you Mr governor. your award is total fake.

undeserved attention. all na politics. things have really gone bad in the country. may God save our generation from all these vultures

the writer of this trash must be under the influence of marijuana. it is only illiterate that will fall for your intent of creating discord in Yoruba land. we know the truth and stop portraying Yoruba people as confused people.

cbrass:


you need to separate it, point of correction the headquarters is IBADAN , IFE is just ancestral home of the yorubas

ibadan ke, lol . bro you want to make our ancestor angry. far from it. make history book your best friend.

Ooni is greater than alafin, ooni position represent. the headship of all yorubas anywhere in the world. Alafin position represents the headship of a sub of yoruba nation. Can a governor be greater than the president in nigeria, even if u are the governor of lagos state ?. Ife is the headquerters of yoruba nation.

it saddens my heart to see that the traditional rulers who are suppose to be the custodian and also preserve yoruba culture and traditions are the ones who are damaging our referred culture and traditions. it is an aberration and disrespect to Yoruba people for anybody to have the audacity to challenge the authority of Ooni. he is indisputable the head. we should not turn our history upside down for the sake of coming generation. how on earth will an oba in osun state will be comfortable to place himself above Ooni. Osun constitution recognizes Ooni as the permanent chairman of Oba in Osun state. Our history also place Ooni as the head of all. Osun Obaship council should do the needful and stop insulting yoruba before other ethnic group in naija.

all these baba should not create another problem for Osun again. why the rush for chairmanship of OBA in Osun state when we all know that ooni is the permanent chairman of Osun traditional council. this baba only want to take advantage of absence of ooni stool. I will advice them to wait for new ooni and let the right thing be done. eni kan ki fi ibi ti a ba pe ni ori tele. aifi agba fun enikan ti ki je ki aye gun. irrespective of who occupies the stool of ooni. he is a leader for all Yoruba OBA not to talk of Osun state.

Omoakinsuyi:
Do you mean Queen Elizabeth of Ogbomosho Town?

black mind, inferiority. do you know the same queen was present in the late Ooni coronation?. Ooni position is an international title bro. pls learn. proudly Yoruba boy.

President Muhammadu Buhari, the representative of the queen of England, Queen Elizabeth 11 and vice president, Prof.. Yemi Osinbajo are some of the dignitaries expected on Dec 7, at the installation of staff of office to the new Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja ii.
Other prominent traditional rulers expected at the ceremony are the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar iii, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi ii, the Sheu of Borno, Alake of Egba Land and Awujale of Ijebu Land, among others.
Also to attend are the 36 governors, member of the Federal Executive Council and captains of industries.
Briefing newsmen in Ile-Ife, yesterday, on the activities lined up for the installation, the chairman media sub-committee, comrade Biyi Odunlade, said the two-week activities for the installation of Oba Ogunwusi would be rounded off on Sunday, Dec 13, 2015 with an interdenominational services in Ile-Ife.
Odunlade said President Buhari and other dignitaries are billed to attend the Dec 7 installation of Oba Ogunwusi, adding that many heads of mission in Nigeria have also signified their intention to attend.
Unveiling his programmes for the town , Oba Ogunwusi according to report, has promised to work towards fostering unity among the yoruba race.
Oba Ogunwusi, whose speech was read by his elder brother, Prince Adegboyega Ogunwusi, at the media parley, said he intend to empower youths in the town through sports and vocational training.
The royal father, who said efforts are already on to improve amanities like power and water supply in Ile-Ife, promised to build on existing peace in ife and its adjoining communities.
The monarch said he would relocate his furniture factory, EH Furnitures to Ife and ensure that indigenes of the town are employed at the establishment.
Oba Ogunwusi added he had already opened discussion with state government to set up a football academy and have 16 clubs in Ife which he said would provide jobs for over 1,000 youths in the town

May your reign be peaceful. Iku baba ye ye, alase ikeji orisa, olori alade gbogbo. Igba re a tu wa lara oo. Kabiyesi oooo

I am taken aback when people put Alafin stool above Ooni stool, it is a misplacement of history at the highest level. Ooni's stool has been in place before Alafin's stool.

HERE COMES ANOTHER OONIRISA

The royal dynasty of Ooni could be traced back to over 500 B.C and was pioneered by Ooni Odùduwà who was the ancestral father of the Yorubas . Ooni Oduduwa was succeeded by Ooni Osangangan an Obamakin who was also succeeded by his son, Ooni Ogun. Following the demise of Ooni Ogun, Ooni Obalufe Ogbogbodirin ascended the throne as the 4th paramout ruler of the ancient city, "Ile Ife" and was succeeded by his son, Ooni Obalufon Alayemore Oranyan Omoluabi succeeded Ooni Obalufon Alayemore. Oranyan was Ooni Oduduwa's last born and one of Oduduwa's principal ministers and overseer of the nascent Benin Empire . He was the father of the pioneer Oba of Benin and first the Aláàfin of Oyo was one of his sons. Oranyan was succeeded by Ooni Ayetise .
Ooni Lajamisan ascended the throne following the demise of Ooni Ayetise as the 8th Ooni of Ile Ife.Lajamisan was succeeded by Ooni Lajodoogun who was also succeeded by Ooni Lafogido as the 10th Ooni of Ile Ife. Ooni Odidimode Rogbeesin ascended the throne as the 11th Ooni of Ile Ife and following his demise, he was succeeded by Ooni Aworokolokin , the 12th traditional ruler of Ile Ife. Aworokolokin was succeeded by Ooni Ekun who was in turn succeeded by his son, Ooni Ajimuda . Ooni Gboonijio ascended the throne as the 15th Ruler and was succeeded by Ooni Okanlajosin who was in turn succeeded by Ooni Adegbalu who preceded Ooni Osinkola who was succeeded by Ooni Ogboru,Ooni Giesi ascended the throne as the 20th Ruler of the ancient city and was succeeded by Ooni Luwoo who was a female Ruler. Other rulers with the title before the 16th century includes Ooni Lumobi, Ooni Agbedegbede , Ooni Ojelokunbirin, Ooni Lagunja, Ooni Larunnka, Ooni Ademilu , Ooni Omogbogbo succeeded by Ajila Oorun .Ooni Adejinle ascended the throne as the 30th ruler of Ife and was succeeded by his son, Ooni Olojo who was succeeded by Ooni Okiti . Following the demise of Ooni Okiti, Ooni Lugbade became the Ooni of Ife and was succeeded by Ooni Aribiwoso who preceded Ooni Osinlade who was succeeded by Ooni Adagba, the father of Ooni Ojigidiri who was succeeded by Ooni Akinmoyero in 1770. Following the demise of "Ooni Akinmoyero" in 1800, Ooni Gbanlare ascended the throne but died in 1823. He was succeeded by Ooni Gbegbaaje who only spent 12 years on the throne before his demise in 1835, the same year Ooni Wunmonije became the paramout ruler.Wunmonije joined his ancestors in 1839 and was succeeded by Ooni Adegunle Adewela who reigned for 10 years until his demise in 1849. He was succeeded by Ooni Degbinsokun who reigned between 1849 to 1878.
Following his demise in 1978, he was succeeded by Ooni Orarigba who only spent 2 years on the throne. In 1880, Ooni Derin Ologbenla ascended the throne and reigned for 14 years before his demise in 1894. Ooni Ologbenla was succeeded by Ooni Adelekan Olubuse I who died in 1910. Following the demise of Ooni Olubuse I in 1910, Ooni Adekola ascended the throne as an interim Ruler and was succeeded by Ooni Ademiluyi Ajagun who reigned for 20 years before his demise in 1930.He was succeeded by Ooni Adesoji Aderemi who reigned for 50 years. He died in 1980 and on July 1980, Ooni Okunade Sijuwade ascended the throne till August 2015.
To become Ooni, Ogunwusi defeated 20 other contenders, including his 48- year-old real estate- magnate brother, Adetunji, the Group Chairman of Primewaterview Holdings (comprising of Primewaterview Limited and PWV Management Services)
Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Appointed October 25, 2015)

i want to say i appreciate your concern about. Every true yoruba person must be concerned. Although, your post is not absolutely true in reality, nevertheless, indeed, ife shd be given a face lift. I want you to go and read the acceptance speech of the new ooni, most of your questions has been dealt with. Thanks for being a good son of the soil.

great king

i pray that God shall give to you long life, strenghth and courage to fulfil your desire to the ife kingdom. I have know doubt that you are truely the son of the soil and who is fit to lead us. May your reign be peaceful our king. Kabiyesi oooooooo...

Sorry bro, u are feeling the heat, ooni is the greatest of all. Stop your bad belle. Oba of Benin is more knowledgeable to understand better than u do. We are all Nigerian

OZAOEKPE:
The only throne that is respected worldwide because of its neutrality in politics and integrity remains the throne of THE OBA OF BENIN. Every emir, obis, obas or southwest etc are all political criminals and thieves, you can never see anyone no matter how highly placed, go to the palace to bribe the OBA OF BENIN, its a taboo. But the others, they thrive and dwell in bribery at the expense of their throne. Oba Rilwayne of lagos, late onii of Ife, emir sanusi, obi of IMO state etc are all criminals. They all have politicized their throne, and have lost the respect of they people.
OBA OF BENIN IS AND WILL EVER BE THE GREATEST OF ALL OBAS, BECAUSE IT CANNOT AND WILL NEVER BE FOUND WANTING.
LONG LIVE NIGER DELTA
LONG LIVE BENIN KINGDOM
LONG LIVE OBA OF BENIN

[quote author=sweetgala post=39377583]Number 9 is a lie, if only you know what is ongoing in Ile Ife right now. This king is about to have a very rough ride.

Ooh and so many wrongs ave started his reign, he bought his crown and his father is alive which is a taboo in Ile Ife for a king [ it is a big lie... He is well accepted by all ifes,Home and abroad. I am from ife and i am in ife now everything is cool here people going about with there business. As per his father being alife, bro i know u dont know better than kingmakers. Let us all join hands together to make ife great again. New dawn in ife.

Ki ade pe lori... Kabiyesi. May God bless you with wisdom to succeed in your new status

New dawn in ife land. Kabiyesi... May your reign bring development, peace love and many good things to ife land. I am proud of your background as ife son.