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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Post credit: Bisi Oyedeji & Segun Dele Dipe

SOURCE: http://nairanaijanews..com/2015/07/meet-oore-of-mobaland-only-person-and.html

Hmmm

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All these only exist in those days, not now!

Can't really see the relevance. Though I wish the tradition can be preserved!

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Tolexander:
All these only exist in those days, not now!

Can't really see the relevance!

That's the only way u can know the authenticity of the news... Otherwise... We are only fooling ourselves ni

EKITI001:



That's the only way u can know the authenticity of the news... Otherwise... We are only fooling ourselves ni

my question is what is the relevance or application of this tradition in the modern day?

Seems to be less relevant!

I just answered you .. If he has not announced.. Then its most likely to be rumour. ..


It will save us from doubt .. Okay?

Tolexander:
my question is what is the relevance or application of this tradition in the modern day?
Seems to be less relevant!

EKITI001:
I just answered you .. If he has not announced.. Then its most likely to be rumour. ..


It will save us from doubt .. Okay?

announced or not,

Reality still stands

And wots the reality now? Newspapers now carrying multiple news about one occurrence..

Tolexander:
announced or not,
Reality still stands

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

Onirisha Okunola Sijuwade sun ré ooo

EKITI001:
And wots the reality now? Newspapers now carrying multiple news about one occurrence..

Ooni ti waja!

Baba Tokunbo ti waja!

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

LOL... bekwarra cross river state...

see front page bookings..

Yoruba has a really interesting culture and it's also widespread. Good one.

Tolexander:
Ooni ti waja!
Baba Tokunbo ti waja!

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

@OP, you're so on point.

Well, a rich tradition but its relevance in this age is what we are looking at.


RIP to Ooni of Ife.... Waiting for Oore's Confirmation.

EKITI001:


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

finally, the king is ku!

Truly rich tradition.

barcanista:
Well, a rich tradition but its relevance in this age is what we are looking at.


RIP to Ooni of Ife.... Waiting for Oore's Confirmation.

the relevance is very close to being irrelevant!

Any way, RIP to d dead...

Tolexander:
the relevance is very close to being irrelevant!

in other words it is as relevant as the "P" in Psychology.

barcanista:
in other words it is as relevant as the "P" in Psychology.

nope, as 'UEUE' in Queue

Sokay

AS RELEVANT AS THE "P" IN PSYCHOLOGY ...


WRITE SYCHOLOGY FOR YOUR LECTURER AND FEED ME BACK ...

COMPUTER SELF DON PUT RED FOR THE YANSH.. ALL BECOS OF P..

Tolexander:
nope, as 'UEUE' in Queue

barcanista:
in other words it is as relevant as the "P" in Psychology.

EKITI001:
AS RELEVANT AS THE "P" IN PSYCHOLOGY ...


WRITE SYCHOLOGY FOR YOUR LECTURER AND FEED ME BACK ...

COMPUTER SELF DON PUT RED FOR THE YANSH.. ALL BECOS OF P..

boda Ekiti, kilode gan?

EKITI001:

LOL... bekwarra cross river state...

Alaye Yoruba ni mi o. Na NYSC carry me go Bekwarra

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.

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:

Alaye Yoruba ni mi o. Na NYSC carry me go Bekwarra

the relevancy of this is ..No body will wake tomorrow and bring up rumor the Ooni is dead ..Well this is the way tradition stabilize Information..Only the Oore so, Sir we wait you to confirm this oooo

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

But what if the Oore is too busy in his shrine to hear such a news when Nairaland, Linda Ikeji, Bellanaija have posted it?