KIRIJI:
Oba Esugbayi Eleko 1901 - 1925

omonnakoda:
Arabs STRONGLY identify with each other they even have an Arab league,went to war with israel ecause of Palestine and audi bank rolls Egypt. Chronology ? I am afraid I do not see the relevance. The point I am making is that there was never a Yoruba Nation just as there never was an Arab Nation.For those bits that fell under Oyo the relationship was of a vassal bringing TRIBUTE. It was an Empire not a Nation.


There are countless examples of such AFFINITIES e.g Scots and English etc Now in 1891 there was a Census in Lagos and people identified themselves by ethnic group s Ijebu,Egba,Ekiti Nupe etc Yoruba not recorded? Was this a coincidence. The people who were known as Yoruba were OYO. Outside Nigeria which you refer to they are called Anago and not Yoruba. There is an encyted population in Delta state of Lucumi speakers they decline to be called Yoruba not because they are being oppositional but because they know their history and they are NOT Yoruba just as thousands of Hausa speakers in Northern Nigeria are not Hausa Ugbodu,

KIRIJI:
Oba Oyekan I 1885-1900

Billyonaire:
This is when Obas where not in the pockets of politicians and not taking bribes. Oba Lil Wayne should stop desecrating the Royal Stool with his greedy affiliation with politics and politicians.

SirShymexx:


Who made Olubadan a first class king? Loooooool. They nuked Yoruba culture with that, especially with a kingship that isn't really legit lol.

You don't know what a first class king is.

Mynd44:

I did not say there are only 5 but the last I heard was there are 5..there might be more though

I know the Alaafin, Olubadan, Ooni are among.

Perhaps the Deji of Akure and Soun of Ogbomosho (not sure of the Soun though)

reborn1:


You are absolutely right. The Ojoras, Onikoyis, Onirus, Aromire, Oluwas and even the Otos are just watching by the sides which is very bad.

Mynd44:

I did not say there are only 5 but the last I heard was there are 5..there might be more though

I know the Alaafin, Olubadan, Ooni are among.

Perhaps the Deji of Akure and Soun of Ogbomosho (not sure of the Soun though)

9jacrip:


I already alluded to the point of Oyo being solely Yoruba which in essence means it is not an encompassing term.

Regardless of this we still identify with ourselves, yes?

Since you are not in tune with the idea of Yoruba (land) as an encompassing term, what then is your take? Let me learn from you.

Mynd44:

I went further to explain that

"The Eleko's territory is limited to Lagos Island and environs but that changed when the constitution made the crown the head of all traditional crowns in Lagos state. At this point, the Oba of Lagos was coined as the Oba of Lagos which is the Oba of Lagos State not just Lagos Island like the Eleko"

hercules07:


Shymmex and his Ibadan wahala, in truth, the Olubadan is not a first class Oba if we are to go by Yoruba tradition, he owes his allegiance to the Alaafin of Oyo. The Alaafin is the first of first class obas, he is followed by his brothers, as far as I am concerned the Ooni is not a first class Oba by our tradition, he is a babalawo or chief priest. The awujale should be accorded his rights as a first class Oba by Yoruba tradition as the ijebus were not really part of the hinterland yorubas and were great warriors.

seunfly:

Oboy!!!!! That name go fear you ooooo, you will know he is real traditional man. Esugbayi = Adoration to Satan or Satan has respect.

Rilwayne001:
The eleko of eko is not a ceremonial oba, contrary to what some ignoramus were spreading aroun.

Proudly yoruba

baby124:

I am lagosian and supposed to be offended. But o boy, I scatter laugh at Oba lil wayne . That Oba put real confusion in Lagos. Hahahaha

seunfly:

Oboy!!!!! That name go fear you ooooo, you will know he is real traditional man. Esugbayi = Adoration to Satan or Satan has respect.

Babatundetinubu:
our culture is so rich.....in history n culture......maybe this is why the SE r d way they r...no known history...or culture...

Mynd44:

What do you call a "First class king"? [b]There are only 5 or so first class kings in Yorubaland [/b]and the Oba of Lagos is not even one

Billyonaire:
Why would you be offended. I am a Lagosian too, Niger-Delta Lagosian to be precise. Anyone that joins politics must be ready for the stones. Oba Lil Wayne is eating straight from the pots of Mrs Politicians and MUST have his fingers burnt when he doesnt allow the pudding to get cold before serving himself. We should burn their fingers, sometimes. Cos they think they are more than humans, its our collective responsibility to let them know that America was not developed because of respect to Obas. They have no Obas, these Obas are the ones bringing us down, by dining with corrupt politicians. The courts failed us, now the Elders in councils are failing us, cos they receive offers they cant refuse from the Corleone(s) of Lagos.

baby124:
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Don't push your luck. Niger-delta lagosian for where. You are Niger deltan, because when it is time to share oil money, you will forget that Lagos exists. Leave our traditional leaders for us. We know how to manage them. They are not going anywhere anytime soon. So get used to it. But truly, that Oba na gangster. Real one. He is a warrior type, which in truth may be needed for the present day Nigeria. Though most times he chops from all sides.

DukeNija:


This man is definitely in Hell fire

Mynd44:




Wrong. The Eleko of Eko is different from the Oba of Lagos but in a way similar. The difference is the control they have.

The Eleko's territory is limited to Lagos Island and environs but that changed when the constitution made the crown the head of all traditional crowns in Lagos state. At this point, the Oba of Lagos was coined as the Oba of Lagos is the Oba of Lagos State not just Lagos Island like the Eleko

Billyonaire:
This discussion is NOT for women. Can you invite your husband to come and discuss this issue with me ? Thanks for respecting yourself in advance. Oba Lil Wayne needs my reprimand. He is a mere mortal and cant do some shit I do.

TonySpike:


Hey Bro!