Category: Culture and Tourism

History of Aare Ona Kakanfo

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According to history, the creation of the title of Aare Ona Kakanfo was the direct consequence of the ideas of a former ruler of Old Oyo Empire, Alaafin Ajagbo, who reigned in the 1600s. His predecessors, from Ajaka, who succeeded Sango (the god of thunder), to Aganju, Kori, Oluaso, Onigbogi, Eguguojo, and Orompoto to Abipa and Obalokun, all suffered incessant attacks by neighbouring states.   Aare-Ona-Kakanfo Ajagbo we gathered had a twin brother, Ajampati, and like the Biblical Jacob and Esau, Ajagbo was an outdoorsman, while Ajampati preferred the comforts…

HISTORY OF IGBAJA PEOPLE

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Igbaja is a community in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria, at an elevation of 349 m. It is about 40 km southeast of Ilorin, and is in Igbomina country. The Ilorin Provincial Gazetteer (1918) dates the settlement of Igbaja as late 17th or early 18th century, while the Igbaja District Gazetteer (1933–35) puts it about 1750 AD. The wet season lasts from April to October, with 50–100 cm of rain. In the dry season from November to March there is 0–13 cm of rain. The natural landscape is…

ÀROKÒ (Yoruba communications by Symbols)

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Semiotics is a study of signs and symbols, and used as a medium of communication without uttering words. In ancient Yoruba wisdom, it has been deviced and used, it is called ÀROKÒ. Àrokò is a non verbal communication medium used in The days without modern communication systems. It is an ancient communication system in Yoruba land by sending or transferring objects and materials of various properties to communicate their coded messages. The study of Àrokò is an interestingly deep adventure, but Here we shall briefly mention…

Ooni lauds new Brazilian President, says Africans’ll support his government

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The Ooni of Ife and Spiritual Father of over 300 million members of Oduduwa Race Worldwide, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has lauded the new President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva, for his love for the African people and his vow to integrate Afro-Brazilians in the inner system of his government adminstration, said this will be unprecedented in the lives of Afro-Brazilians for which the African people worldwide will give his government unflinching support. The African foremost king who doubled as Co-chairman, National Council of…

The Origin Of ‘Ìyàwó’….Otherwise Known As “WIFE” In English

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boost winnings – Gobet247.com 100% welcome bonus – Gobet247.com It is unknown to many speakers of the Yorùbá language that the original Yorùbá word for wife is ‘aya’ and not the commonly used ‘Ìyàwó’. Back in the early years of the Yorùbá people, the word “ Iyawo “did not have a place in the Yorùbá language not until an incident brought about its coinage and usage. Old Nigeria present you the origin of the Yorùbá word Ìyàwó. Origin of the Yorùbá word Ìyàwó: Long ago in Yorùbá land, a beautiful…

QMA 2022: Winner gets Cash, Car prizes as Ooni warns against blocking women’s participation in 2023 Elections

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The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, played host to top dignitaries at the grand finale of the annual Queen Moremi Ajansoro Pageant at the Ojaja Arena, Ife Grand Resort, Ile-Ife. Addressing newsmen ahead of the event, Ooni Ogunwusi explained that Queen Moremi Ajansoro annual pageant is that of leadership, culture and character.   “We use this as a point of call to remind the world that a special space must be reserved for women in leadership for the world to be a better…

Gov Sani Bello receives final Master Plan of Gurara Waterfalls,says implementation start soon

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has expressed hope that the development of Gurara waterfalls into a world class Tourism, Agricultural, Educational and Cultural resort will commence early next year.   Governor Sani Bello stated this when he was presented with the final master plan of Gurara waterfalls by the lead Consultant, Archative Architects, Elise Van Gass Viviers, at the Governor’s Lodge, Minna. The Governor who commended the efforts of the Architects expressed satisfaction with the work done pointed out that the major attractions of a resort have been captured…

EDI FESTIVAL: Ooni seeks more women participation in Governance as Ife remembers Moremi

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The Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has sought the increased inclusion of more women in leadership positions across the country.   Ooni Ogunwusi who doubled as Co-Chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), made the call at his ancient Ile- Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife on Monday, while celebrating the annual Edi Festival. EDI Festival is an annual ritual in Ile-ife done in acknowledgment of the heroic life and sacrifice of Moremi Ajasoro, an Ife woman who helped to secure the land…

GANI CULTURAL FESTIVAL: Niger SSG harps on sustaining cultural values as tool for promoting peace

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The Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has said that sustaining cultural values remained a vital tool for promoting peace, unity and social harmony in society. Ahmed Matane disclosed this at the 2022 Wawa Annual Gani Cultural Festival held at the Palace of Dodo in Wawa, Borgu Local Government Area of the State. The SSG who spoke through the Director of Finance, SSG’s Office, Alhaji Abdullahi Wasagi disclosed that no society can achieve meaningful development in the absence of unity, security and peaceful co-existence, hence the…

Osun tops others at 2022 Annual NYSC Cultural Festival

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The NYSC Osun State contingent emerged as the overall winner in dance competition at the 2022 NYSC Annual Cultural Festival held in Abuja.   Edo and Katsina States also came second and third in the same category. Meanwhile in Drama category, FCT contingents emerged first, while Kano and Yobe Corps Members came second and third.   Also in Comedy, Abia, Oyo and Katsina contingents clinched the first, second and third positions respectfully.   In his address while declaring the Cultural Festival closed, the Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai…