EKITI001:


hmmmmm.... it happened in 1994, 2004 and now... baba tokunbo waja 3 times...

Ogun aiku!!!!

Methink, they want it not announced till they ve procurred human heads for the burial. Those of u living dat area should mind their steps till further notice of da burial.
As for the Ooni, to dust we all must return.

have there been any births recently?

handie:
Rich cultural beliefs and practice. No tribe should ignore it's beliefs cause of modernization. Moreover, if only the govt are less self serving and can open their eyes, the culture and tradition of the different tribes in Nigeria can be a major foreign exchange earner

This is really crazy talk believe me, even the eyo tradition that is preserved earns Lagos state how much? Argungun festival nko? OK shogbo festival dey there and many more.
Tell me one country that survives on preserving culture/tradition? Even isreal can't survive on culture/tradition, Egypt nko?

I think its Argungu festival, not argungun (egungun).

UncleSnr:
Those days when there was no social network, camera phones and Linda Ikeji.
As of today, we already have pics of the corpse before it is announced.

Can u upload the pictute?

Tradition is tradition and shouldn't be sidelined in the name of modernization.

Even the British with all the latest technology and all still announced the birth of the royal baby via a town crier.

Oore!

Bekwarra:
MTN will soon send "To receive updates on Ooni's death send OONI to 22500 for 100 Naira only"

If they do that the whole Yoruba race will sue them and ..... But they know better and they will never do that.

EKITI001:
Yoruba has a rich tradition. The age-long culture gives form, content and predictability to the beliefs of its people.

The custom has been inherited from generation to generation. The symbol of the unity of the race is kingship. Its cradle is Ile-Ife, the cherished sacred abode of its progenitor, Oduduwa.

Whenever any Owooni (Ooni) Adimula joins his ancestors, the news is not broken without following the due process of culture. Ooni is the property of Yoruba race. He is the custodian of the household of Oduduwa, its shrine and the protector of its legacies.

Therefore, it is absolutely a taboo for any prince, royal family and palace chiefs to break the news without clearance or approval from the appropriate traditional quarters. (Not to mention journalists, bloggers or just anyone on the internet who had privileged of knowing about such occurrence.)

The announcement of the Ooni’s death is a traditional role conferred on Oore, the Oore of Otun and Mobaland, an helper of Oduduwa and one of the 16 foremost monarchs in Yorubaland. The reigning Oore is Oba Adedapo Popoola.

The Oore of Mobaland, Oba (Dr.) James Adedapo Popoola JP, CON, Odundun I Adimula, is a first class traditional ruler and former Chairman of the Ekiti State Traditional Council of Obas and Chiefs. He is an economist and chartered accountant.

After ascertaining that the Ooni has waja (died), the palace chiefs are expected to inform the Oore.

The Oore will mourn his passage in a traditional way. He will not waste time in breaking the news to other Oduduwa children, especially the Alaafin, the descendant of Oranmiyan Akinorun, the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, the Oba of Benin, the Onipopo of Popo, the Onisabe of Sabe, and the Owa Obokun Adimula. The Oore will also carry along the Ajero Asotemaru, the Alara and the Obalufon Alayemore.

The foremost rulers will break the news to their towns and vassal towns. Days of mourning will be declared. The attention of the towns and villages will focus on Ile-Ife, the Orirun, where their kings obtained their legitimate crowns.

In ancient times, a celebration will be proclaimed, with its characteristic visitation to the cradle by monarchs, accompanied by their chiefs and families. The palace chiefs will play dominant roles during the burial ceremony. They will also play dominant roles during the selection of a new prince for the prestigious throne.

After the new Ooni is crowned, Yoruba monarchs will accord him automatic recognition and respect. He may visit selected palaces of his brother obas in the spirit of brotherhood. As a prince, he must know the history of the race by heart. He is expected to be factual.
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Aren't Yoruba's rich in culture?
So, Yorubas, relax, Ooni is 'alive' until Oore says otherwise.

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cool stuff

If the doctor has declared someone clinically death, why are you waiting for certification by somebody who knows nothing about medical science to pronounce again.

Nice one...until it is announce formally I won't believe it either...to all those who re saying tradition and culture is irrelevant...my only prayer for them is Father should forgive them for they do not know what they are doing!!

oderemo:

This is really crazy talk believe me, even the eyo tradition that is preserved earns Lagos state how much? Argungun festival nko? OK shogbo festival dey there and many more.
Tell me one country that survives on preserving culture/tradition? Even isreal can't survive on culture/tradition, Egypt nko?

Brother, have u heard of the term diversification of the economy? I'm not saying it can be Nigeria's only source of revenue but with proper infrastructure and support, it'll contribute it's fair share to national development. U said Egypt and Israel, brother, those people got historical artifacts and sites but I daresay they don't have half of Nigeria's rich culture and tradition.... And Egypt and Israel still make crazy monies from the visit to these historical sites of theirs

bababuff:
Onirisha Okunola Sijuwade sun ré ooo

OKUNADE Sijuwade. Take note

bababuff:
Onirisha Okunola Sijuwade sun ré ooo

is he truly dead? Whice one is Ekeji Orisa? Is he the same person? Yorubaland monarchy is similar to modern day paganism

farem:


OKUNADE Sijuwade. Take note

and why is he sijuwade? Is he the only king that's allowed to Sijuwade(look at the inside of a crown)?

iamrealdeji:
is he truly dead? Whice one is Ekeji Orisa? Is he the same person? Yorubaland monarchy is similar to modern day paganism

Kings in Yorubaland are referred to alase igbakeji orisa meaning, they are next to the gods.

F*ck it!!!!! Ooni of ife don kpeme o!!!!! F*ck the oore opinion, cos it ain't sh*t!!!!

F*ck it!!!!! Ooni of ife don kpeme o!!!!! F*ck the oore opinion, cos it ain't sh*t!!!!

seunmsg:


Kings in Yorubaland are referred to alase igbakeji orisa meaning, they are next to the gods.

so,now that he's dead,is he still next to gods?

EKITI001:
wow... make sense...

i served in cross river too .. ABI LGA.. visited bekkwara- obudu zone too.. though far from yakkur/ abi zone ..

enjoy bro

Bekwarra, Obudu, Ogoja, Yala, Obanliku. Yakurr/Abi zone is far o. Thank God say Ugep people no chop you sha.

AlomoReloaded:
F*ck it!!!!! Ooni of ife don kpeme o!!!!! F*ck the oore opinion, cos it ain't sh*t!!!!

No be u go talk am... Let's all wait for oore to do his right... Otherwise.. Baba no go die (waja) until 1000years ooo..

Bekwarra:

Bekwarra, Obudu, Ogoja, Yala, Obanliku. Yakurr/Abi zone is far o. Thank God say Ugep people no chop you sha.

Lol.... Thank God For my life.. And ur life too.. Lol

iamrealdeji:
so,now that he's dead,is he still next to gods?

When a king transit to the great beyond (not dead), he becomes a god.

Does the culture require 7 or 14 humans heads or living beings to serve the great Onii in the great beyond?


I mean, it's traditionally abnormal for the great man to transit without the guards and maids

seunmsg:


When a king transit to the great beyond (not dead), he becomes a god.

lmao,he becomes a god? So there is no judgement for him since he's now a god? Haba,no wonder why they turn to idol worshipers sacrificing anything thinking they'd become gods when they die. Some of our yoruba ancestors don deceive us chai. This traditional bs need to be abolished. In this 21st century,some people are still thinking they'd become gods?

afoo02:
Can u upload the pictute?

Check Here

do not check anytin.. upload it here ... then u can add your reference / source link

UncleSnr:
Check Here

lalasticlala .. we are still waiting for ur highness.. make us proud on this thread sir

iamrealdeji:
and why is he sijuwade? Is he the only king that's allowed to Sijuwade(look at the inside of a crown)?

You are free to visit his ancestors if you insist you get an answer.

An Oba was called Agunlejika and I know his successor is referred as Aromolaran.

What fidipote?

Yoruba (Africans) with tradition

iamrealdeji:
lmao,he becomes a god? So there is no judgement for him since he's now a god? Haba,no wonder why they turn to idol worshipers sacrificing anything thinking they'd become gods when they die. Some of our yoruba ancestors don deceive us chai. This traditional bs need to be abolished. In this 21st century,some people are still thinking they'd become gods?

Your ancestors deceived you but you believed the oyinbo bullcrap of a judgement day where billions of people will be tosed to everlasting burning in a lake of fire and another set will go to heaven and be doing baba ke pe. Which is more logical to you? You people better start using your senses.

To hell with tradition... rubbish!!!