The History of Old Oyo Empire by Johnson Okunade

The current Ooni of Ife is a certified chartered accountant and the Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

He has a keen interest in empowering women and youth.

Some Facts about Ooni Adeyeye of Giesi Royal Dynasty

Among his spiritual works is soliciting on behalf of his people to God and the Òrìṣà during annual festivals such as Olojo. He hails from the royal family of the Giesi Ruling House of Ife.Ĭurrently, the traditional king serves as a spiritual leader to his people. Following the death of the 50th Ooni, Sujiwade, Ooni Adeyeye was crowned to serve the Oranmiyan Dynasty in 2015. He was born on October 17, 1974, as the son of Prince John Oluropo Ogunwusi and Princess Wuraola Ogunwusi. Ooni Adeyeye Enitan OgunwusiĤ8 years old Ooni Adedeye, like other Ooni of Ile Ife, traces his origin to the founder of the land, Oduduwa. All The Ooni of Ife From The Time of Oduduwa to the Present Era 51. Here is a list of all the Ooni in history and what they’re known for. Currently, however, there are 4 Ruling Houses – the Lafogido House, Okewere Osinkola House, Iremo Ogboru House, Ilare and Giesi House, which is where an Ooni is selected from. In the land of 401 deities, Ile-Ife, where Oduduwa reigned but is believed to have never been an Ooni, the pattern to which an Ooni is made has gone through changes a number of times. Right from the earliest times, the Ooni of Ife serves as more than just a physical ruler but his place as the spiritual father of the people has been vital. Along the line and through his lineage, several Ooni of Ife have come and gone with the current being Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi who rose to the thrown in 2015. However it is done, the existence of the Yoruba people is traced to a deity known as Oduduwa. Crowns have been won, kings have been made, and kings have passed over and time again in Yorubaland.

The History of Old Oyo Empire by Johnson Okunade