Archives Tag: Oba
Titles of Traditional Monarchs in Yorubaland You Should Know (Part 2)
April 19, 2022
Last week, I discussed the sacredness of the office and person of the Oba in pre-colonial times as well as the titles of traditional monarchs in Yorubaland and how they were derived. If you didn’t read part 1, click here to read it before you read this. Today, I will mention three more titles of … Continue reading Titles of Traditional Monarchs in Yorubaland You Should Know (Part 2)
Titles of Traditional Monarchs in Yorubaland You Should Know
April 19, 2022
The Oba’s office and person in a traditional Yoruba setting was and still is sacred. During the pre-colonial era, the Oba was the priest and protector of his people, and the people naturally wished to live in his shadow. The titles of the Obas were usually derived from the name of their towns, for example, … Continue reading Titles of Traditional Monarchs in Yorubaland You Should Know
Discover Nigeria: Once Upon A Time In Lagos
April 19, 2022
Did you know that Lagos was at one time a colony of the Benin Kingdom ruled by Edo viceroys? Conquered by Oba Orhogbua, son of Oba Esigie sometime in the sixteenth century, Lagos was originally called “Eko” by the Binis meaning, war camp. History has it that the Bini Invasion of Dahomey and modern-day Togo (in today’s Benin Republic) were largely planned and executed from Eko.
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