PrincessJaneDoe:


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angiography:

omo ile oluwata ni mi... se en gburo ile

When Europeans came conquering Africa in the1890s, the Yoruba, if united, could have easily preserved the independence of the Yoruba nation – in a way similar to Ethiopia in northeastern Africa, or Japan in Asia. The most important European attack on Yorubaland was the British invasion of Ijebu in 1892. As at that date, because we Yoruba had been fighting wars for nearly a century, Ibadan had well trained, well-armed, and seasoned forces numbering over 80,000 at Ikirun, about 25,000 at Oru in Remo, and about 30,000 near Abeokuta; the Ekitiparapo had more than 60, 000 at Imesi-Ile, and about 20,000 near Ile-Ife; Ilorin probably 40,000; Abeokuta probably 50,000.

Each of the powerful kingdoms of Owo, Ondo and Ketu had armies that numbered 30,000 or more. Small Ife armies of probably 20,000 each camped near Ile-Ife, and at Ifetedo and Okeigbo. An Ijebu army of about 20,000 camped near Ife; another of about 30,000 camped at Oru; and the main Ijebu army itself numbered about 50,000 and was armed with sophisticated breech-loading rifles. In short, if all these forces had been re-orientated to defend their Yoruba homeland, there would have been over 500,000 troops poised to defend Yorubaland – a magnitude of forces never encountered by European invaders anywhere in Africa, and that would have discouraged any European attack on any part of Yorubaland.

Moreover, the large class of Yoruba merchants based in Lagos, consisting of some of the most informed and richest merchants in tropical Africa, easily commanded the expertise and commercial connections to keep Yoruba forces well supplied with latest weapons. And the already strong Lagos literate elite of lawyers, doctors, engineers, pastors, accountants, journalists – and newspapers – could have whipped up propaganda campaigns in support of their nation’s military men, thereby discouraging European invasions of Yorubaland.

Unhappily, such Yoruba unity did not happen. The leaders of each Yoruba group, while expressing great sentiments about their Yoruba ancestry, were too focused on their own goals. The main Ijebu army single-handedly fought a gallant battle against the British invaders, but lost. Ultimately, most of Yorubaland became British possession. France and Germany seized the rest.

Candido da Fonseca Galvao, the Yoruba Prince of Brazil.

Candido da Fonseca Galvao ( Sheets , 1845 – 1890 ) was a military officer in Brazil .

Candido da Fonseca Galvao was probably a son or grandson of Yoruba King Abiodun of Oyo Empire in the area now known as South West, Nigeria. He was recognized as a foreign sovereign by the Brazilian monarchy, and was known as Dom Oba II d’Africa, or simply Dom Oba.

He exemplified the type of free men of African descent who lived in and contributed to Brazil. A royal prince with bloodline from Yorubaland; on a quest for adventure.

He voluntarily enlisted to fight in the War of Paraguay and due to his great bravery and outstanding martial skills he was awarded an honorary officer of the Brazilian army.

After the war, he settled in Rio de Janeiro, becoming a legendary figure of folkloric proportions. He was revered and adored as a royal prince by the millions of African Brazilians of his time. He was an inspiration, a leader and a father figure for those very African Brazilians in their struggle to live with dignity, to establish fairness in a prejudiced Brazil.

Dom Oba was a personal friend of the Emperor D. Pedro II whom he regularly visited in his court each year, and where he was received with all full honours due to a sovereign dignitary.

He was also a committed abolitionist and began a campaign to combat racism.

He was a monarchist in his political outlook. Thus, with the fall of the Empire in 1889 he fell out of favour with the republicans because of his monarchist sentiments. He died soon after in July 1890

The Legendary Efunsetan Aniwura

Efunsetan Aniwura, was the Iyalode of Ibadan, Ibadan the political powerhouse of the Yoruba from time immemorial, Efunsetan was strong, commanding and rich with exceptional character, she was intelligent, bold and resourceful. Various accounts of biographies, films, journals and books state that she kept the role of Iyalode of Ibadan for lengthy years. No detail was given about her husband but she was said to have had a daughter who was her only child. The daughter is believed to be between 19 and 22 years when she died during labour.

Efunsetan was a bosom friend of Madam Efunroye Tinubu the Iyalode of Egba, they both reigned concurrently as Iyalode of Ibadan and Egba respectively. Oral history portrays her as the most powerful, wealthiest and boldest Iyalode that Yoruba nation ever had. The title; 'Iyalode' is the highest feminine chieftancy a woman can attain in Yorubaland. Her name goes along with those of Madam Tinubu, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti and Kudirat Abiola of living memory. Let's focus on Efunsaten in detail, her fame was vast and she could not be compared with any other known Iyalode. Efunsetan was a successful business woman who dealt on products like Kola-nut, bitter kola, and cocoa. She was well-known across her territory and in Hausaland.

She had lots of slaves and warriors just as the then contemporary king and she would release them for war in order to conquer enemies of the Yoruba. During those days, she was a figure that improved the economy of Ibadan through her business empire. She was also a renowned employer of labour. She and madam Tinubu were among the first women that had business transactions with the Europeans, mainly for slave trading.

This as well helped to civilize the people of Ibadan. She was adored by all. Although she was strict to the core, she was also good to her employees and slaves. She would randomly give out money and gifts without measure. A certain story was cited about one of her slaves who gave birth to twins in her absence. When she returned, she gave her clothes, foods, pomade, and even money. She was happy to give out her slaves in marriages and even conducted naming ceremonies when they put to bed, these kind gestures stopped when her only daughter died. She all of a sudden became the opposite of her good self.

Her daughter’s death turned everything around, she became really fierce and merciless.

She stopped being submissive to God and the King, she started to rule supreme over her subjects, as she thought “God has failed her” Therefore, she claimed God should manage heaven while she manages her own earth. She killed her slaves at slightest provocation, she beheaded or poisoned them for committing a mere crime. She enacted a law that there must not be any pregnant slave let alone childbirth within her domain. Marriage and courtship were abolished. Any pregnant slave would be killed or have the pregnancy terminated forcefully depending on Efunsetan’s choice whilst the father to be would be beheaded.

Efunsetan was known to be equipped with diabolical powers. It was not reported whether she was part of any occult groups like the witches, Ifa etc but she had strange powers that were common with occult groups

There was an incident where she beheaded a pretty slave for getting pregnant for another member of her slave, even though Efunsetan’s younger brother conspired with the slave thereby claiming to be responsible for her pregnancy, she refused, she knew the truth through her supernatural powers. Several attempts were made by her family and friends to prevent her from killing the pregnant slave, she rebutted all pleas and went ahead to behead her at the village square.

It was this act that made the king to intervene in her saga, and since she had refused summon to appear at the palace, the king ordered his men to bring her dead or alive. On a second thought, apparently, the king decided to go with them into her territory, he was as armed with charms as his men. On getting there, Efunsetan asked for their reasons in her house, her question was answered promptly, she begged to be allowed to pick something before her arrest. She left for her room and committed suicide saying “kaka ki ile ku, ile asaa” – Meaning "it is better to die than to be molested"

Following her death, all her slaves were released, some remained in Ibadan while others left for their respective villages. Efunsetan was a beautiful woman of magnificent principle. She was well arrogant which resulted to her downfall.

Aminat508:
Ekaabo. Omo ilu mi

angiography:
Onereflection, I do subscribe to that white paper by the Yoruba groups tho, but couldn't we assess how to partner with the ohanaeze at least where we agreed(regionalism)....??

2. Afenifere has been infected by political jobberism....I don't trust them a nadir- a feeling shared by most people I've spoken with on this matter

3. Whatever the Yoruba elders are doing without carrying the Yoruba youths along is DOA


4. NOW, THERE MUST BE A TIME FRAME. A time frame keeps a kinda pressure on us and erodes laxity and complacency

5. We don't actually have the masses along, and relating to the 3rd point I made, a sensitization of our students in various higher institution is imperative- university should be rallying point for intellectuals (and thank God I'm back to school, lol).


There should be first and foremost, a conference in all Yoruba towns, LGAs, states and then nationally.


And have a common standpoint that any central government that can't give us our aspiration shouldn't expect block votes from the south west, albeit this would come with initial sensitization of our people....



And yea....there should be a template for development which sadly is lacking in the Yoruba states

forgiveness:


Sir, I think you have just given a profound analysis on how to actualize Regional Autonomy. Total Regional Autonomy that will allow us to determine, control and own our: Constitution, security, resources, education, sports, intl. passport, and even allow us to have our own embassies(as we had before) etcetera.

But without bringing all it gains to the subconscious minds of the youths and the people at large, it will only remain a pipe dream.

Therefore, I will also suggest the use of media(especially radio stations) as the main powerful pivot tool for this sensitization. This is the method Kanu used successful to awakening the spirit of Biafra in every easterners wherever you you go(like MTN).

However, The recent strong agitations for IPOB by the easterns coupled with another strong demand for regional autonomy by the largest nation in Nigeria, will certainly put the central government under pressure to at least yield to the earnest popular demands for Regional Autonomy, because will rather prefer regional than total secession and disintegration of Nigeria.

This is the best time to act by using the current situation to our advantage.

So, na who will bail the cat.

First step: Form a movement that will include both the the young and old.

Second step: Identify and dissolve into key major Yoruba groups with the intention of pacifing them to sheath their sword and yield to the popular demand for regional autonomy.

Step three: All groups should accept to dissolving into one movement until we achieve our goals. After that they can go back to there various groups(if they want).

Step four: @onreflection advice should be followed judiciously.

Note: Media means most come first and I think this thread....... you know what I mean.

DrMoffy:
Aare, Ikire own is actually Akire of Ikire and not Alakire. tbh, I'm in love with ds thread but I hardly have time. I only check once in a while even though I put it on permanent viewing mode on mobile most times. I will try and see if I can compile some information about Ikire this week, there's a book written by my late uncle(journalist/politician) IKIRE A-Z by Chief Wahab Toye. I will call dad if I can still get a copy anytime I visit home.

Classicool:

That's a good points sir...
For Example in my Town Ogbomoso people are Using Parrot F.M as the means of media outreach to most part of Oyo state and Kwara state including Osun state even across border in Benin Rep and Togo too...

Classicool:

That's a good points sir...
For Example in my Town Ogbomoso people are Using Parrot F.M as the means of media outreach to most part of Oyo state and Kwara state including Osun state even across border in Benin Rep and Togo too...

WIZGUY69:



The name though

forgiveness:


Thanks,

I think opening a radio station should be dedicated for that purpose.

Classicool:

Lol... Yea ask people who are living oyo state Radio station it belongs to Alao Akala's Son Olamiju..

WIZGUY69:



are you referring to Ikire of osun?
if that's the case, 'ayam' waiting.

Classicool:

Lol... Yea ask people who are living oyo state Radio station it belongs to Alao Akala's Son Olamiju..

Classicool:

I learnt that Mr.Yinka Odumakin opened a radio recently in Ibadan city it can also be useful...

DrMoffy:
sir Wizzy, Ikire Osun state ni o ooo. #dodoikirethingsnow#

WIZGUY69:


Interesting, not heard of it though.
I am very sure Olamiju will use the Radio station to campaign for his father during the gubernatorial election.