Category: Kingship
Inside the Olubadan-in-Council: Understanding Ibadan’s Traditional Power Structure
Explore the Olubadan-in-Council and its unique role in Ibadan’s traditional leadership. Discover how this power structure shapes the city’s political and cultural landscape.
How Ibadan Changed Yoruba History Forever
Explore the intrigues and stories behind Ibadan’s unique traditional leadership system. How did the Ibadan fashion out such a seamless succession system hardly seen elsewhere.
Echoes of People and Places in Oriki Ibadan
A detailed explanation of some people and places in the revered Oriki of Ibadan. Aare Ona Kakanfo Latoosa, Ogboriefon, Iba Oluyole, Balogun Ibikunle, Balogun Ogunmola
Aláàfin Of Oyo’s Influence on The Growth of Early Ibadan
Aláàfin of Oyo, the revered King of Oyo has a long history with its protectorate turned ally – later – foe and finally capital, Ibadan. Explore the dynamics.
Olubadan: The Time Tested Seamless Journey To Kingship in Ibadan
Kingship in Ibadan is unique and noteworthy, standing apart from other Yoruba towns and states. Ibadan is remarkable for its lack of a royal family or inherited royal lineage.
The New Olubadan Palace and the Many Ibadan Palaces
After many attempts, the new Olubadan palace is here. Take a look at the Oke Aremo beauty and how we got here.
