The story of a mighty warrior Iganmode Afeleja

Historical Antecedent OTA, IGANMODE AFELEJA, AFIKOTI YOJU EGBA, AFI PONPONDO YOJU KETU       Literally translated the above statement means "Ota, Iganmode who fights with a cutlass. One who removes the eyes of the Egba with the ear-cleaning needle, and plucks out the eyes of Ketu with the U-shaped pin".       The above encomium is the praise song with which an Ota indegine is eulogised.All...

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In the history of YORUBA race, Moremi Ajasoro can never be forgotten, princess Moremi hailed from Offa, She was a member by marriage to the royal family of OONI Oduduwa, the progenitor of the Yoruba race. Ayaba moremi ajasoro was a wife to OONI Oranmiyan of Ile-Ife the son of OONI ODUDUWA. Her face radiates with beauty like that of the early morning sun. Ayaba Moremi Ajasoro was a faithful wife and a steadfast supporter of OONI Oranmiyan and...

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                                           Awori PeopleA brief history and belief of the     original indigenes of Lagos                                                           ...

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the yoruba culture

                                                           THE YORUBA CULTURE Sculpture Yoruba Copper mask for King Obalufon, Ife, Nigeria c. 1300 C.E. The Yoruba are said to be prolific sculptors, famous for their magnificent terra cotta works throughout the 12th and 14th century; artists...

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