2metrelaurie:


The queen is the head of state ( president) in the United kingdom of great Britain) and several islands and overseas British territories

Hence she is treated like one

Our kings on the other hand are mere titles

I don’t know where you are from, but I doubt if you are yoruba person.

If you are yoruba, you will not write that last statement

The Yoruba kingship has history behind it historically the head of any yoruba kingdom.

I however agreed that the current Nigeria system has bastardized the whole essence

tillaman:
When you are rich you are in charge

No, it's when you are in power.

fk001:

Why do Britains celebrate Queen Elizabeth

WHAT A STUPĮD COMPARISON.

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TO BE HONEST THESE GUYS ARE THE MOST USELESSLY CLUELESS ENTITIES ON THIS EARTH.

IF YOU ASK ME, THESE NIGERIAN KINGS ARE VERY IRRELEVANT. ALL OF THEM FROM THE SULTAN IN THE NORTH TO THE OBA IN THE SOUTH ARE ALL USELESS.

WHAT ARE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS COUNTRY APART FROM MARRYING MULTIPLE WIVES AND SUPPORTING EVERY GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AS LONG AS IT PAYS THEM WELL, IRRESPECTIVE OF HOW THE CITIZENS OF THIS COUNTRY ARE TREATED BY THE GOVERNMENT?

YET, POOR AND STRUGGLING NIGERIAN YOUTHS PRAISE THEM AND KILL AND DIE FOR THEM THE SAME WAY THEY DO FOR OUR USELESS POLITICIANS.

Before the government they were kings all over the country. From sultan and emirs in the north, to obi and igwe in the east and obas in the west.
They were the authorities before the government and are well respected even by the colonialists after they were fought with superior weapons to surrender their kingdom to the ruthless British empire.

The help sold their prosteges to slave trade when it was legal all over the world and A certain Alaafin fought for the stoppage of the act at one point.

The Obas in the past have all paid their dues. The current ones are just enjoying the powerful impact and labour of their fore fathers.


Mind you, the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth is a well respected figure not just in Britain but world over because of how her fore fathers conquered the world over including America.

Boris Johnson must go to the Buckingham Palace to kiss the hands of the queen on every political visit to the palace.

paix:
No, it's when you are in power.

yeah right but money is one of the very important factor to get to power

tillaman:
yeah right but money is one of the very important factor to get to power

Yeah, after money people seek power.

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WHAT A STUPĮD COMPARISON.

I will that as you don't know

Sijuade was more famous and popular amongst all of them. I only like this current one cos he has great business ideas....and he is a great peace maker too...

AutoJoshNG:
Rolls-Royce has been a car brand of choice for a number of high-net-worth individuals, including royalties, around the world.

For instance, the British royals (The House Of Windsor) are known for their attraction for Rolls-Royce cars since the 1950s. Other royalties around the world have also become famous for their penchant for the luxury brand. In Nigeria, it is no different.

In Kano, the ownership of Rolls Royce by the Emirate is a heritage that started as far back as the ‘50s. So many other Monarchs in Nigeria have long adopted that tradition.

For instance, Ile-Ife monarchs, just like the Kano Emirate, have a long history of the usage of Rolls-Royce cars.

In this article, Autojosh.com highlights some of the Rolls-Royces of the last 2 Oonis and the current one.

Late Oba Adesoji Aderemi

Oba Adesoji Aderemi reigned as the 49th Ooni of Ife from 1930 to 1980. He was a very wealthy and powerful monarch. During his reign, he also served as the governor of the Western Region of Nigeria

Oba Aderemi was a prominent champion for the education of his subjects. He was of the belief that the surest way to facilitate and sustain modernisation is through education.

One of his greatest legacy in respect of education during his reign was the foundation of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University). He championed the cause for the University to be located in Ile-Ife. He later went on to donate the land upon which the school is situated.

Also, the late Oba Adesoji Aderemi was a collector of choice automobiles. He was famous for owning a Rolls-Royce Phantom V during his reign. The car bears the number plate WF1.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom V was recently put up on display at the convocation ceremony of the Obafemi Awolowo University. See photos HERE.


Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, Ooni of Ife

The late Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, ascended the throne of Ooni Of Ife in 1980. He was the 50th Ooni Of Ife. He was the grandson of Oba Adelekan, the 46th Ooni of Ife (1894 – 1910).

The late Oba Sijuwade was keen on promoting the Yoruba culture. He was particularly renowned for reviving dormant cultural links between Yoruba at home and those in the Diaspora.

However, one of his greatest legacies was his pan-Nigerian disposition. He was known for building bridges across ethnic divides. He maintained a very cordial relationship with the late Emir Ado Bayero of Kano and the Obi Ofala Okagbue of Onitsha.

Oba Sijuwade exuded class and panache. This was particularly evident in his choice of automobiles.

In his private fleet were various luxury cars but the first-class monarch loves the Rolls-Royces. One of the vintage Rolls-Royce in his fleet is the 1954 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III Chinese Eye FHC.

The late Oba Okunade Sijuwade ascended the throne of the highly coveted Ooni of Ile-Ife on December 6, 1980. He reigned for a period of 35 years until his passing on to glory on July 28, 2015.


Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi

Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II is the 51st Ooni of Ife. He attained the throne in 2015 after the demise of Oba Sijuwade.

Like his predecessor, Oba Ogunwusi was an astute businessman before his enthronement. He is known to have investments in real estate, hospitality business, etc.

Within a short time after his coronation, the Ooni has made several remarkable achievements. For instance, shortly after his coronation, Ooni Ogunwusi met with the Alaafin of Oyo. By doing so, he effectively broke the jinx of a long-term feud between the 2 thrones. This discord had plagued Ile-Ife and Oyo for decades.

His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has also demonstrated tirelessness in expanding the influence of the Yoruba culture and to unite it with other cultures and ethnicities. He is also an advocate for the empowerment and emancipation of women and young people.

Since his ascension, he has transformed Ile-Ife into a tourist zone, with changes including the beautification, redesign and reconstruction of the ancient city.

The debonair Ife monarch owns several exotic cars. Among them include an ultra-luxury 2011 model Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Source:

https://autojosh.com/3-oonis-of-ife-and-their-rolls-royces-photos/


Oba Adesoji Aderemi

the years in power is not making sense. Learn to paste valid information

Aldebaran:

Hmmmmm

Yoruba Oba's Love Good Cars...

Most of them boasts Rolls-Royces in their fleets

Yeah

tillaman:
When you are rich you are in charge

That not true, any riches without Christ will fail you, ask the rich man and lazarus, ask judas iscariot who hanged himself because his wealth was without God.

yeah

Sirwallace:


Before the government they were kings all over the country. From sultan and emirs in the north, to obi and igwe in the east and obas in the west.
They were the authorities before the government and are well respected even by the colonialists after they were fought with superior weapons to surrender their kingdom to the ruthless British empire.

The help sold their prosteges to slave trade when it was legal all over the world and A certain Alaafin fought for the stoppage of the act at one point.

[s]The Obas in the past have all paid their dues. The current ones are just enjoying the powerful impact and labour of their fore fathers.[/s]


[s]Mind you, the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth is a well respected figure not just in Britain but world over because of how her fore fathers conquered the world over including America.[/s]

Boris Johnson must go to the Buckingham Palace to kiss the hands of the queen on every political visit to the palace.

The Obas in the past have all paid their dues so we should keep funding the expensive lifestyles of their offsprings just to enjoy eh?
You all see what i mean now that us Nigerians like to defend our rights to suffer at the hands of our so-called "elders"?
Do they bring in money from tourism and global influence like the Queen does? NO

Boris Johnson goes to Buckingham palace ONLY for PROTOCOL, the Queen is just a FIGURE of the head of state. However, in Nigeria he would have to go kiss the hand of all the godfathers: at least 4 different kings, his Pastor, 4 other Pastors, 4 Imams, 2 Ex-Presidents, the ex-governor of his state and 20 different former senators.

THE FEW WHO DONT BENEFIT THE COUNTRY ARE ENJOYING MOST OF THE PIE BEFORE THE CRUMBS GET DOWN TO THE PEOPLE.

GoodBadandUgly:


The Obas in the past have all paid their dues so we should keep funding the expensive lifestyles of their offsprings just to enjoy eh?
You all see what i mean now that us Nigerians like to defend our rights to suffer at the hands of our so-called "elders"?
Do they bring in money from tourism and global influence like the Queen does? NO

Boris Johnson goes to Buckingham palace ONLY for PROTOCOL, the Queen is just a FIGURE of the head of state. However, in Nigeria he would have to go kiss the hand of all the godfathers: at least 4 different kings, his Pastor, 4 other Pastors, 4 Imams, 2 Ex-Presidents, the ex-governor of his state and 20 different former senators.

THE FEW WHO DONT BENEFIT THE COUNTRY ARE ENJOYING MOST OF THE PIE BEFORE THE CRUMBS GET DOWN TO THE PEOPLE.

Lets not be hypocritical here. Kissing the hands of Obas and emirs dont guarantee success at the polls. The monarchs just like the queen are just figure head who are closer to the people than our councillors and local govt chairmen.

And for your informations, from sweden, to the netherlands to Engiands, millions of Euros are Budgeted to run their Palace.

Sirwallace:



Lets not be hypocritical here. Kissing the hands of Obas and emirs dont guarantee success at the polls. The monarchs just like the queen are just figure head who are closer to the people than our councillors and local govt chairmen.

And for your informations, from sweden, to the netherlands to Engiands, millions of Euros are Budgeted to run their Palace.

DO YOU KNOW THE DEFINITION OF GODFATHER?

You missed the point of my whole post, go and read it all again with this in mind; I've been to all those countries, this is why I'm saying what I am saying. Nigeria's monarchy is full of kings, Pastors, Imams, Ex-Presidents, ex-governors and former senators.

GoodBadandUgly:


DO YOU KNOW THE DEFINITION OF GODFATHER?

You missed the point of my whole post, go and read it all again with this in mind; I've been to all those countries, this is why I'm saying what I am saying. Nigeria's monarchy is full of kings, Pastors, Imams, Ex-Presidents, ex-governors and former senators.

I get your point. Running our government is the most expensive in the world.
But you funny bringing pastor to the discussion. Most people now know those ones are scammers.
Ex presidents get pension in US that I can confirmed.
The law of paying pension to ex governors started from one megalomaniac Godfather politician in Lagos.

AutoJoshNG:
Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi

Did Oba doesn't have a child yet o

Sirwallace:



I get your point. Running our government is the most expensive in the world.
But you funny bringing pastor to the discussion. Most people now know those ones are scammers.
Ex presidents get pension in US that I can confirmed.
The law of paying pension to ex governors started from one megalomaniac Godfather politician in Lagos.

Honestly your downplaying the gravity of what i'm talking about. Your comparing Nigeria to Europe and America whilst justifying the ongoing funding of several kings who don't do anything but be godfathers.
Its a waste of money and expensive to be giving godfathers money just for being godfathers, especially when the country is never improving. Anyways you have the right to defend Nigerian godfathers.

Note; Godfathers are not the same as forefathers.

Also note that Oba Olateru Olagbegi 1 the late Olowo of Owo who was a contemporary of the late Oba Adeyemi owns exactly same model of the Rolls Royce during the same period with registration No : WQ1.
He enjoys his children using it for wedding celebration.
God bless the legacies of these Kings - who were revered