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Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by ChinenyeN(m): 1:06am On Dec 17, 2012 |
ezeagu: I know a lot of posters here will like to get angry, but the Eze Nri is actually quite influential since he was the one that gave Col. Ojukwu a title. Around 2/5 of Igboland is influenced by him and the kingdom is the oldest in Nigeria, and most of eastern Nigeria has felt dome impact in the past by the kingdom.An act which resulted in controversy, clearly displaying the limits of the Eze Nri's influence. |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by ezeagu(m): 1:14am On Dec 17, 2012 |
Even though he rejected it, when it comes to influence in Igboland (when people pay attention to them anyway), it's the Eze Nri that's the most influential, but is not as outspoken as others like the Obi of Onitsha. |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by DuduNegro: 7:03am On Dec 17, 2012 |
solomonkane: I like this thread and have to say above all else, it is still the Sultan of Sokoto. His authority extends all over the large number of Hausa-Fulani people (and Muslims by extension). Like so many posters have said, the traditional stool isn't so powerful in the East (Obi of Onitsha is mentioned due to the prime location of Onitsha and not any particular authority he exerts) and given the diversity of the Niger Delta, no monarch dare go beyond his own locale. For instance; Oba of Benin has no authority over the Otaru of Auchi, the Azagba of Asaba has no authority in Ika or Ukwuani land, Olu of Itsekiri (Olu of Warri title is a misnomer) dare not command an Urhobo or Ijaw man. In the West, the Ooni of Ife is no longer that powerful (Awujale of Ijebuland pays him no homage for instance and distances Ijebu people from Ife ditto for others like the Alaafin of Oyo, Alake of Egbaland e.t.c). i will say this again, in Yorubaland, the staff of office is what gives power to the throne. The staff of office is the Ase . Monarchs of Yorubaland are non indigenes of the indigenous land they rule over. Obas are migrant authorities imposed to exact power and dominance and act as proxy of a distant regent who sits as overall top dawg. All Yoruba Obas that hold iru kere as insignia of office are proxies of Oyo. If its their wish to be independent then they ought first to throw their iru kere and other Oyo insignias and rites away and sack their Ogboni and Sugbo Lodges, then institute a new beginning for their throne and people. Similarly, all Obas that carry abere.....if they intend on being independent from Ife need to first sack their Arabas and do away with their beaded crown and then find substitutes for the throne and sovereingty. Its easy to say Awujale and Alake are independent, but their authority on the throne says their root is in Oyo and they remain proxies of Oyo. |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by 401kk: 9:17am On Dec 17, 2012 |
ezeagu: That's not a FACT. |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by 401kk: 9:31am On Dec 17, 2012 |
Meanwhile. . . The frosty relationship between Ooni of Ife, |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by DuduNegro: 10:26am On Dec 17, 2012 |
401, whats this got to do with what we talking about? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by 401kk: 11:09am On Dec 17, 2012 |
Going by the revelations from the Alaafin, it seems evident that his throne and kingdom is the most influential in Yorubaland. Correct me if I'm wrong though. . . |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by DuduNegro: 5:54pm On Dec 17, 2012 |
Give us what you know about the Alaafin stool of office. |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by ezeagu(m): 6:14pm On Dec 17, 2012 |
401kk: What do you mean? |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by yollychika(f): 5:26pm On Dec 22, 2012 |
Without mincing wif words the sultan of sokoto is da most influential...Home n abroad he's honoured...non like him |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by agbotaen: 6:29pm On Mar 04, 2015 |
1. the kings in ika that have great influence in ancient and modern times are the dein of agbor and obi of owa kingdom,however the agbor kingship is more ancient and one of the oldest in nigeria , starting from the 12th century , although before the 12th century agbor had the ogiso and the ogele as kings. 2. dein or obi of agbor was one of the three most respected kings in old western , midwest and bendel state as the oba of benin, olu of warri and obi of agbor were the three ministers in western region government of the 1950,s . 3. agbor was a great kingdom and the greatest outside of benin in ancient times which extended to many edo towns and delta north areas , before colonial times and it has great pomp . 4. dein of agbor still holds the title of being the youngest monarch to be crowned in the world, the youngest pro-chancellor of a federal university , and the youngest recipient of the royal honour of the country called belgium and many more honours , he is highly honoured by the nigerian and foreign govt 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by Nobody: 9:24am On Mar 05, 2015 |
agbotaen: Interesting. Which communities in Edo and Delta North were under the rule of the Dein of Agbor? Can we, perhaps, have some names? |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by jolo26(m): 12:11am On May 04, 2015 |
Madawaki01:hope there is no sentiment here what bout THE OLU OF WARRI |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by jolo26(m): 12:15am On May 04, 2015 |
olawalebabs:OBA OF BENIN OONI OF IFE ALAAFIN OF OYO EMIR OF KANO OLU OF WARRI dis re d most recognise monarch in nigeria even recognise by d british |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by Nobody: 1:40am On May 04, 2015 |
Awujale of Ijebu Land... |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by Nobody: 4:02am On May 04, 2015 |
Some people keep mentioning Ado Bayero. NEWS FLASH: THE MAN IS DEAD! |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by pbmaise(m): 8:43am On May 07, 2015 |
Foreign leaders may have influenced Nigeria far more than any local ones. In 1906 King Edward VII helped form Nigeria. |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by jolo26(m): 12:00am On May 08, 2015 |
ezeagu:dat is sultan in his land l. oba in is land can do likewise |
Re: Nigeria Most Influential Monarch by Nobody: 10:07pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
Sometimes I wonder if I really can. But then I think to myself, maybe I can't. But if I could, that would be good. Maybe it's all a lie? |
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