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Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by Consultville(m): 4:51pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
1. According to Yoruba mythology it is believed that life and creation started first in Ile-Ife 2. It is widely believed and accepted that Ile-Ife is the cradle of the Yoruba race 3. In Yoruba mythology it is believed that all dead bodies have a ‘stop over’ in Ile-Ife before going to the world beyond, in some Yoruba burial rites, it's often recited that the dead person should not stay too long in Ile-Ife but proceed straight to the other world. It is also believed that till date there is a path in Ile-Ife that leads straight to the other world which is only accessible by the dead. 4. According to historians, the town's habitation can be traced as far back as 350 BCE The meaning of the word "ife" in the Yoruba language is "expansion;" "Ile-Ife" means in reference to the myth of origin "The House of Expansion" 5. Oduduwa (the widely accepted Father of the Yoruba race) lived in Ile-Ife and was the first Ooni of Ile-Ife 6. The Ooni is the paramount ruler of Ile-Ife and the Custodian of the Household of Oduduwa and by extension the custodian of Yoruba culture. 7. It is believed in Yoruba mythology that there are 401 gods/shrines scattered worldwide, 201 are in ILE-IFE 8. The only speaking deity/god of theses 401 deities is the Ooni of Ife 9. 46TH ADELEKAN (OLUBUSE I)- He was the first Ooni to travel outside Ile-Ife to Lagos in 1903 when he was invited by the then Governor General to settle the dispute involving Elepe of Epe. All Yoruba Kings including the Alaafin left their respective thrones as a mark of respect for the Ooni. They returned to their respective stools after Ooni returned to Ile-Ife from Lagos. 10. It was during ADESOJI ADEREMI reign UNIVERSITY OF IFE now OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY was established in ILE-IFE 11. The next Ooni will the 51ST Ooni ever ruled ILE-IFE 12. Every King in Yoruba land traces his crown to ILE-IFE 13. ILE IFE is the site of OPA ORANMIYAN stands over five meters tall in Moopa area of the town within a fenced wall. Few symbolic trees are scattered around the staff with some dotted marks, which the custodian says are marks of bullet during the several wars fought by Oranmiyan. High chief Johnson Owoyemi, the Akogun of Ife is the current custodian of the Opa Oranmiyan – a staff that Oranmiyan, the grandson of Oduduwa used to take to war. The staff made of granite obelisk with iron stud stands within the Oranmiyan shrine manned by Chief Eredumi as chief priest who is the link between the dead and the living. 19 Likes |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by Bjfirst: 5:15pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
INTERESTING FTC. Sign of a onedafu weekend 1 Like |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by adesegun121(m): 6:24pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
OMO YORUBA NI MI ooooooooooooo swagger... Any yoruba's here on nairaland... oya click like button. proudly Yoruba 78 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by Gurboho: 6:24pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by natas22: 6:24pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
What a rich tradition 4 Likes
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Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by veekid(m): 6:24pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
okay |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by natas22: 6:24pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Op thanks for that info kinda forgot some of it 1 Like |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by Nobody: 6:25pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Hmmmmm... FOLYKAZE surface please. |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by Clone2020(m): 6:26pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Yoruba is a race? |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by oakson: 6:26pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Oosa okanlelerinwo ni be l'odu Ife, Okan soso ni Jesu tin gbogbo aye nbo 12 Likes |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by Ask4bigneyo(m): 6:28pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Ile-Ife.....House Of Love. Ife O n daye! 3 Likes |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by EmagNig(m): 6:29pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
that whatsupp , Ile Ife... the land where the sun rises upon the earth... abi? [size=16pt]sexyLADE[/size] says so CHECK MY SIGNATURE - NIGERIA'S 1ST e-MAGAZINE? |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by eluquenson(m): 6:29pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Ok I am a native of Ijebu land, am not a descendant of Ife 9 Likes |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by Aromas: 6:29pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Ile Ife a land of honor but lack............. |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by Kennedyiheme: 6:31pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Bullocks 2 Likes |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by fotadmowmend(m): 6:31pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
If you are not from Ife, then you are an allien ! 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by darlenese(f): 6:32pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Poo poo 1 Like |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by Kunlexic(m): 6:32pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Atigbo |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by Nobody: 6:32pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
14. It is believed Dat d abaobaku must die wiv d oba 2 Likes |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by otabuko(m): 6:32pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Kk |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by sweatlana: 6:35pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Hmm Jesus rules. 1 Like |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by Shaadey: 6:35pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
i'lld have really loved to see pictures related to these myths esp dah no 3 |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by oracle009(m): 6:36pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Ile ife |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by tellwisdom: 6:39pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Not interested |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by Funjosh(m): 6:40pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Ok IFE is a cool town, I have been their once and fall in love with it. 5 Likes |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by Chloezoe(f): 6:41pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
;DGod bless the YORUBA RACE,GOD BLESS NIGERIA,GOD BLESS AFRICA 6 Likes |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by OrlandoOwoh(m): 6:41pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
The Orun Oba Ado Shrine is still in Ile-Ife in Oduduwa Street. The presence of the shrine shows that the practice of buring the head of any dead oba of Benin in Ile-Ife may still be in practice. 6 Likes |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by missKiffy(f): 6:43pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
I love my yoruba culture, great culture, great people 7 Likes |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by Perelo(m): 6:43pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
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Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by Firefire(m): 6:44pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Re: Ile-ife - The Cradle Of Yoruba Race, Fact, Myth And Belief by special19: 6:47pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Son of the source. 2 Likes |
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