The highpoint of the celebration was the appointment of a former governor of the old oyo state, an ibadan by origin and owu in ogun state by descent, dr. Cambridge university press, sep 30, 2010 history 750 pages. The alaafin in yoruba history, culture, and political. Yet the syncretism between the yoruban religion that the slaves brought to the island and the catholicism of their masters is, in my opinion, the underpinning of cuban culture. Sango festival is an annual festival held among the yoruba people in honour of sango, a thunder and fire deity who was a warrior and the third king of the oyo empire after succeeding ajaka his elder brother. Sango also spelled sangho is the primary language spoken in the central african republicbeafrika.
List of top 20 traditional rulers dethroned in nigerian history. Dec 17, 2012 alaafin of oyo fights ooni of ife over insensitive oranmiyan comment the frosty relationship between ooni of ife, oba okunade sijuwade and the alaafin of oyo, oba lamidi. Rites of passage psychology of female power, the goddesses psychology of female. He came back to oyo and amazed with his ability to make fire come out of his mouth. History has it that he is the son of yemoja, the mother goddess and protector of birth. Oyo empire was established by yoruba people in the 15 th century and was one of the largest empire in west african state.
The only problem is that remi oyeyemi and his likes might read and understand. He learnt the some of the secrets of his special abilities from the ibariba, his mothers people. The very urbane monarch, who worked as an insurance officer before heeding the natural call of the gods, through the oyomesi to ascend the throne of his forefathers as the alaafin of the greatest kingdom in the history of the black race the oyo kingdom is a man at home with himself at all times, as he exudes confidence in all his dealings. Day ibikunle amosun met sango at koso by festus adedayo. Soon after it was formally flagged off on august 17, a variety of events showcasing yoruba culture and tradition characterised the 2017 edition of the world sango festival held in the ancient town of oyo. Onigbogiconducted evacuation of oyoile probably around 16th century there were 36 other kings after onigbogi. The empire succeeded llelfe as the dominant kingdom in the area after 1700. The alaafin in yoruba history, culture, and political power relations. The history of ijoko otherwise known as igbo olowu is linked with that of sango as they were both the war captives of the allied forces of owu and egba on behalf of abeokuta that conquered dahomey, adoodo, atan, ilobi, itori, ota, ifo, between 1836 and 1853. An average student of yoruba history knows the story of alaafin arogangan, the successor of alaafin abiodun and afonja. Oct 28, 2018 it is on record, for instance, that the early alaafins married from borgu, as confirmed by the story of the legendary herogod, alaafin sango, whose mother was a tapa from nupe. Dec 19, 2012 the oba river, which merges with the oshun river to form dangerous rapids. Sango was the fiendish alaafin of old oyo, the era of whom the popular yoruba chant, kabiyesi, meaning he who is answerable to no one, is probably originated. Ajaka was an oyo emperor who was twice on the throne.
Chronological history of the alaafin of the oyo empire c. Genealogically speaking, shango is a royal ancestor of the yoruba as he was the third alaafin of the oyo kingdom prior to his posthumous deification. Yet the syncretism between the yoruban religion that the slaves brought to the island and the. The cult of kingship kindle edition by sangode, iya afin ayobunmi. As the story goes, obatala, the king of the white cloth was travelling and. Ladies and gentlemen, from extensive and empirical research, it has been established that amala and gbegiri are 100% yoruba food.
In 1864, the alaafin stopped the batedo war in the name of sango between ijebu and the egbas. It is on record, for instance, that the early alaafins married from borgu as confirmed by the story of the legendary herogod, alaafin sango whose mother was a tapa from nupe. Both kings share a rare place of honour in the yoruba pantheon of kings. Sep 12, 2017 the event was the world sango festival, an annual event repackaged in 2017. Sango was the third alafin of oyo, following oranmiyan and ajaka. Oyo maintained a semistanding army of specialist cavalry soldiers called the eso oresho. Soon after it was formally flagged off on august 17, a variety of events showcasing. His father was oranyan or oranmiyan and his brother, according to the historian samuel johnson, was shango life. It is on record, for instance, that the early alaafins married from borgu, as confirmed by the story of the legendary herogod, alaafin sango, whose mother was a tapa from nupe. The event was the world sango festival, an annual event repackaged in 2017.
Dec 18, 2014 sango is my orisha and my main energy. The very urbane monarch, who worked as an insurance officer before heeding the natural call of the gods, through the oyomesi to ascend the throne of his forefathers as the alaafin of the greatest kingdom in. The woman in the center is facing outward dressed in white. Lastly, oya sangos third wife was a crafty woman who stole the secret of sangos powerful magic.
University of ibadan, nigeria the centre for black culture and international understanding, osogbo, nigeria welcomes panels, papers, and poster presentations that will contribute to a better understanding of the role and position of the alaafin institution in the growth and development of black history and culture in very. Sango aims at embracing the future as a global automotive parts manufacturer. May 01, 2018 in 1864, the alaafin stopped the batedo war in the name of sango between ijebu and the egbas. Shango is an orisha, a type of spirit in yoruba religion. Sango was a royal ancestor of the yoruba as he was the third king of the. Unfortunately, however, his reign was pockmarked by wars. Initiation of sango in oyo sangowale ibuowo talks about. Sango became deified as god of thunder and lightening ajajareinstalled. If he is claiming superiority over soun of ogbomoso, he cannot do same over olubadan because ibadan never. Mar 20, 2018 sangos vastness as an orisha is a whole lot to tell as it is connected to a lot of things but let touch his history before moving on. Oduduwa had one son called akanbi, who got several sons, the last of which, called oranyan is the ancestor of the alaafin of oyo.
Alaafin ooni feud and yoruba unity yoruba traditional. In contrast the ooni of ife is a priest in charge of serving oduduwa by taking care of the left spiritual property. Day ibikunle amosun met sango at koso, by festus adedayo. He stated that life of alaafin sango remains excellent example in. Recently, the yoruba gathered in ibadan where they alleged marginalisation by the federal government among other issues affecting the people as a race. Sangos cult played an important role in securing the peoples loyalty to the alaafin in the days of the oyo empire.
Sango gets global recognition at 2017 world festival. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting. Oshun, the river goddess who is sango s favorite because. Sangos vastness as an orisha is a whole lot to tell as it is connected to a lot of things but let touch his history before moving on. Alaafin, ekun bu, a sa alaafin, snarls like a leopard and the people run away eleyinju ogunna one whose eyeballs glow like charcoal olukoso lalu olukoso, the famous one of the city a ri igba ota, segun one. Shortly before the 2003 governorship election, then governor olusegun osoba had come on television to address the common grouse of ogun state people against his fouryear reign. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Gomes paula, a portuguese, in an exclusive interview with legit. History of sango as told by the yoruba of west africa. Ajaka lived in a fierce and tumultuous age, but he was originally a man of a peaceful disposition which was perceived as weakness.
The reigns of the alaafins of oyo and some historical marks. Alaafin of oyo fights ooni of ife over insensitive. Amala was first prepared by aduke agbedegbeyo omo onile. Ibadan history commenced early in 1829 while oyo empire was tethered along political cracks and rising infightings. Santeria was traditionally an unacknowledged and underappreciated aspect of what it meant to be cuban. Bata this drum is beaten in the palace every aktita101 when sango is. Sango global established the tsunekawa steel plant on 01. Alaafin adediran adeyemi timi of ede abibu lagunju timi abibu languju was acclaimed to be the first muslim yoruba king in history who reigned between 1855 to 1892 and was deposed and exiled by the british government to ibadan where he lived with sunmonu apampa, the asipa of ibadan at that time and he died in 1900. Sango festival article about sango festival by the free. Oral history tells us that alaafin ajaka was the second monarch of old oyo. Sango has an extremely prominent cult among the oyo people of nigeria. During the reign of alaafin ajaka, oyo empire was under a regular treat of.
In an interview, the alaafin of oyo, oba lamidi olayiwola adeyemi 111 said the purpose of the of the name world sango is to recognize oyo as the original ancestral home of sango and to unite. The history of ijoko otherwise known as igbo olowu is linked with that of sango as they were both the war captives of the allied forces of owu and egba on behalf. The practicability of the kabiyesi chant was ironically put to test a few times in shangos reign, but not without consequences. University of ibadan, nigeria the centre for black culture and international understanding, osogbo, nigeria welcomes panels, papers, and poster. Dissident soldiers vacated in the company of extracts from ile ife, oyo and ijebu in a. Areona kakanfo afonja, master of i l orin, invited a fulani scholar of islam called alim al salih into his ranks. The ancient religion of the yoruba of nigeria is one of those great polytheistic, multicult, pagan systems. Because sango, a former oyo ruler, is identified with thunder and lightning, the festival held in his honor takes place toward the end of the rainy season in early november and features various ceremonies connected with rain magic.
Abeokuta aborerin according adedeji administration african church ajele akintola alaafin anko ankq assistance atanda ayete baale balogun baptist church baptist mission bolanle buildings campus childs christianity cocoa college court dahomey economic education egba ekiti eleruwa eleruwa of eruwa eruwa eruwa and lanlate established fact farm. Sango was a twin but his father was the alaafin back during a time when the yoruba people considered twins to be a curse. Dissident soldiers vacated in the company of extracts from ile ife, oyo and ijebu in a manner that smashed through the dangling crisis. Sango s cult played an important role in securing the peoples loyalty to the alaafin in the days of the oyo empire. His father, kasali adeyemi, was a son of the alaafin adeyemi reigned. Alaafin and the institution of sango cult in yoruba history. The alaafin of oyo, oba lamidi adeyemi iii, has described the ooni of ife, oba okunade sijuade, as a personality that is fond of distorting history. These were 70 junior war chiefs who were nominated by the oyo mesi and confirmed by. Mar 24, 2018 self love healing 432hz music for meditation ancient frequency music positive aura cleanse duration. Alafins supernatural power over other obas in yorubaland. But first, let me tell you the story of the legend of sango and his wives. Alafins supernatural power over other obas in yorubaland by igbodefender. The alaafin is elected from among many eligible members of the royal.
Oyo empire was established by yoruba people in the 15th century and was one of the largest empire in west african state. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading sango. Our sole aim has been production since the first day of our establishment. Alaafin, ekun bu, a sa alaafin, snarls like a leopard and the people run away eleyinju ogunna one whose eyeballs glow like charcoal olukoso lalu olukoso, the famous one of the city a ri igba ota, segun one who uses 200 stones to conquer eyi ti o fi alapa segun ota re one who hurls pieces. This mixed media artwork by jeff donaldson shows the wives of sango. Alaafin should wake up from his slumber and accept the reality that oyo empire is now history. Aug 17, 2017 in an interview, the alaafin of oyo, oba lamidi olayiwola adeyemi 111 said the purpose of the of the name world sango is to recognize oyo as the original ancestral home of sango and to unite all yoruba descents and enthusiasts once in a year in oyo town. Another sango pataki from yorubaland goes like this.
These were 70 junior war chiefs who were nominated by the oyo mesi and confirmed by the alaafin of oyo. Jul 30, 2014 the most pronounced yoruba heritage in bahia, salvador brazil is the sango, who reigned and ruled the famous oyo empire as king. Sangode is a priestess in her culture, a teacher and trainer of priests with a masters degree and ph. Ooni came with books that could fill three baskets. Onigbogiconducted evacuation of oyoile probably around 16th century there were 36. The eso were appointed for their military skills without regard to heritage and were led by the aareonakakanfo.
He was the fourth alaafin of the oyo empire and the god of thunder and sky. Alaafin spoke in oyo during the special birthday lecture entitled, reviving old oyo customs and tradition, organised in his honour by the city people magazine on saturday. It has provided human society with the knowledge of the vast pantheon of gods and goddesses which actually control human life and who are the causes of its miseries and success. Wives of sango national museum of african american. The present alaafin oba adeyemi is a direct descendant of sango and as such he went to the seminar with many of sango devotees from oyo. Unfortunately however, his reign was pockmarked by wars. Adeyemi, who disclosed that alaafin sango was the first alaafin to practise islam in yorubaland, stressed that his father, oba adeyemi ii, was the first traditional ruler in the land to visit the.
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