Ajilesoro Explained

The Ajilesoro (Edun-lde Compound) Royal Dynasty in llara Ile-lfe emerged from Obalufon Ogbogbodirin who succeeded his forebears Osangangan Obamakin (Oranfe) and Ogun; who reigned as the second and third Ooni of Ife over 4,000 years ago after the reign of Oduduwa.[1] The Ooni of Ife was a traditional ruler amongst the Yoruba people.[2]

Historical foundation

History had it that the 2nd Ooni of Ife Osangangan Obamakin (Oranfe) and Ogun were related and were among the primordial supernatural beings that lived in the ancient Ile-Ife Kingdom. Others are Obawinrin, Obatala and Oduduwa.

Ooni Obalufon Ogbogbodirin was the fourth king in Ile-lfe who lived and reigned for many centuries and transfigured into a metal statue and a figurine which today has become a deity.[3]

Obalufon Shrine and groove today plays a significant role in the installation of every Ooni of Ife that reigned after him: as the sacred Aare Crown is always blessed in the shrine before a new king could wear it.[4] [5]

Obalufon Alayemore succeeded his father Obalufon Ogbogbodirin as the fifth Ooni of Ife. He also lived long on the throne and later founded and established Other settlements like Ido Osun, Ifon Osun, Erin Osun, Ayedun (Kwara State), Erin Ile, Erinmo, Ilawe Ekiti, Ilasa Ekiti, Asa, Igbara Odo, Ilara Mokin, Osan Ekiti, Ora Igbomina, Iba, Ogudu, Sagamu, Ikorodu, Ikeja, Oke Imesi and Ẹfọ̀n-Alààyè.[6]

Ooni Obalufon Alayemore had many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren whose descendants settled in Iremo quarters till today. Among which were: Edun-lde, Alasa, Iljaura, Aka, Akinrin and their farm settlements — Ijabata Edun-lde, Ijabata Olebe, Ijaata Goriolo, Ijabata Obariyun, Ijabata Alasa, Ijabata Obawinrin, Ijabata Aieja.

The patriarch of Edun-lde later migrated and followed the footprints of his forebear Obalufon to settle in the present day Obalufon Ilara Ile-lfe. Among the Edun Ide lineage of Obalufon are Awofade, Adetipe Loguro (Oso-Oru Koyoniyan), Ajilesoro Ounbiyo (Ajaba Jakulu) and Bowofade Monranro.

After their forebear Ooni Obalufon Alayemore left the throne to establish other settlements and Obalufon Lineage was put on hold to ascend the Ooni's Stool;[7] the royal Edun-lde family decided to install the oldest member of the family as Baale to head the clan.

Ajilesoro among the numerous descendants of Ooni Obalufon Alayemore, was a carrier of the lively and social traits of their forebears. He was famous for the business of bead making and merchandising and became very successful. Apart from Obalufon Deity, Odun Esa (also called Odun Aje/Aje Festival) is the tradition of Edun-lde Royal Dynasty.[8] [9] This age long Aje Festival is still being celebrated with funfair and excitement.[10]

List of Baale from Ajilesoro Edun-lde compound

  1. Baale Awofade
  2. Baale Adetipe Loguro (Oso-Oru Koyoni/Oso-Oru Koyoniyan)
  3. Baale Adewoyin Aberejo —Died in 1953
  4. Baale Sakiru Omisakin Ajilesoro (Baba Pupa) — 1956
  5. Baale Shitu Adetayo Bangudu Ajilesoro (Baba Kogbagbere) – 1962
  6. Baale Adeyera Ali 1962-1968
  7. Baale Adewale Lawal 1968-1982
  8. Baale Abdul Adereti Gbadamosi Ajilesoro 1982-2004
  9. Baale Adefolaju Salawudeen Gbadamosi Ajilesoro 2004-2011
  10. Baale Ashiru Seidu Ajilesoro 2011-2017
  11. Baale Ademola Temidire Bowofade 2017 till date.

See also

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ooni Obalufon Conquered Largest Territories in Ile –Ife History. June 5, 2017.
  2. Lynn . Martin . June 2006 . The Nigerian self-government crisis of 1953 and the colonial office . The Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History . en . 34 . 2 . 245–261 . 10.1080/03086530600633462 . 159952963 . 0308-6534.
  3. Web site: The story of Ooni of Ife that allegedly lived for over 400 years, why he is worshipped by every Ooni after him. Sola. Sanusi. June 7, 2018. Legit.ng - Nigeria news..
  4. Kings, Crowns, and Rights of Succession: Obalufon Arts at Ife and Other Yoruba Centers. Blier. Suzanne Preston. 1985. The Art Bulletin. 67. 3. 383–401. 10.2307/3050958. 3050958.
  5. Web site: Ooni's Aare Crown And Its Historical Significance. 2020-10-22. tribuneonlineng.com. Suleiman. Egbewole. 6 February 2020.
  6. Early Yoruba Historiography. Law, Robin. 1976. History in Africa. 3. 69–89. 10.2307/3171562. 3171562. 165592740 .
  7. The "Ooni's Stool" is the throne of the Ooni of Ife, the traditional ruler and spiritual leader of the Yoruba people in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. This stool represents not just a seat of power but a deep connection to the history, culture, and spirituality of the Yoruba civilization. The Ooni, seated on this stool, is seen as a guardian of the people's traditions and a symbol of their unity and heritage. The stool itself is a revered object, embodying the authority and legacy of the Ooni's lineage, making it a powerful emblem of leadership and cultural identity for the Yoruba people.
  8. Euba . O. . Of Blue Beads and Red: The Role of Ife in the West African Trade in Kori Beads . 1981 . Journal of the Historical Society of Nigeria . 11 . 1/2 . 109–127 . 41857107.
  9. Web site: AJE FESTIVAL 2018 | Ooni of Ife | Toyin Kolade | Shina Peller | Ajilesoro Family | Music Jinni. musicjinni.
  10. Lawuyi, Olatunde Bayo. Olupuna, Jacob K.. Making Sense of the Aje Festival: Wealth, Politics and the Status of Women Among the Ondo of Southwestern Nigeria. 1987. Journal of Ritual Studies. 1. 2. 97–109. 44368344.
  11. 10.11604/pamj.2019.34.183.16665 . Detection of immunoglobulin G levels produced by oral polio vaccine in HIV infected children in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria . 2019 . Lengkat . Fwangshak Ayuba . Chukwudozie . Onuoha Stanley . Vincent . Oladele Olasoji . James . Dasun Martin . Amina . Hashimu Godiya . Kenneth . Onyedibe . Pan African Medical Journal . 34 . 32158512 . 7049312.

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