macof:


Well in fairness to the OP, Odùduwà had numerous sons
Not all became popular kings

I dont know where you get your facts but historically,he had only one biological son. Except of course he adopted some. That seems plausible

MyVILLAGEpeople:


Otumokpo go dey this one body oo

O re e .......

Interesting story. Some Yoruba towns have similar stories of dispersion due to wars. The Owus originally from Oyo are found in Ogun Osun and Kwara states now. Also Offa (Kwara), Ofatedo (Osun),Iloffa (Kwara),Iyana Ofa Ofa(Oyo) are all Offa people whose origin is Oyo.

The Olukunmis are known to be a link between Yorubas and Igbos based on migration. It’s good to learn about our history. We’re all more related than we think!

AreaFada2:


My brother, the desperation of every Yoruba monarch to claim direct descent from Oduduwa is really frightening. It's an attempt to claim legitimacy.

Oduduwa was never the biological forebear of all Yoruba or all Yoruba monarchs. Simply impossible.

What began as a political move to unite Yoruba people under one forebear has been taken to another level of comedy.

So Akanbi is not the branch of Oduwa that produced the main (7 or so) Yoruba kings?

After Oduyale, who will suddenly come out of the Wood works, Odumosu?

Sir, are you the Master historian that know Yoruba kingly lineage? Kaarè

edeXede:

I dont know where you get your facts but historically,he had only one biological son. Except of course he adopted some. That seems plausible

I can mention a few biological sons of Odudua
Ogboroganlada, Ogun, Sopasan, Owa Ooye, Ajibogun
There are more but these ones are sure and are just the popular kings... There is also Obadio in Ife who people outside ife don't know his importance

You can read "history of yorubaland" by Gbade Aladeojebi and Kingdoms of the Yoruba by Robert S. Smith for a brief overview of the foundation of many Yoruba towns and cities.

The idea that Odudua had only one son is outdated and not propagated by any historian today as it has been long revealed to be false.

Olu317:
Sir, are you the Master historian that know Yoruba kingly lineage? Kaarè

Lol, I am not sir. But the different stories that emanate from it bring up questions begging for answers.

AreaFada2:


Lol, I am not sir. But the different stories that emanate from it bring up questions begging for answers.

It is natural that people can either be truthful or filled with lies. As far as we are concerned anyone can be related to Odua and being related to the man doesn't necessarily mean direct son. The bottomline is that any authentic relationship will naturally be through matrilineal or patrilineal connection to be directly linked to Odua dynasty. Mind you,Yoruba have multiple twin birth. In fact, there are quantifiable twins in my family lineage.