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Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by Qoko: 7:49pm On Sep 07, 2021
malcom1X:
It's the Ooni of Ife I see Bowing to the Alaafin here.

Sarrki wetin you dey see?
Where you get Glaucoma, there is no way you wouldn’t see Ooni, I know where you’re driving to.

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Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by Prince001(m): 7:58pm On Sep 07, 2021
Totilopussylick:
One of the most sophisticated culture of our generationsmiley

Who cares? They should come out and free us from Northerners ooo.
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by Nobody: 8:01pm On Sep 07, 2021
ANON333:
But the ooni is only a priest - the alaafin's subject. Time goes and things change.

I am glad there are people who know their history, i have just been arguing with someone.

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Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by offiahvictor(m): 8:02pm On Sep 07, 2021
Yorubas no doubt are respect filled beings. I wish my tribe can humble themselves and learn from them.

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Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by TiglathPILESER: 8:06pm On Sep 07, 2021
sarrki:


Blood and flesh did not reveal this to you

It takes the Holy Spirit

God bless you

That is the statement of Jesus Christ my Saviour....and it's sacred. Please don't go using scriptures for vainly. I will take it you are blaspheming on purpose. Be warned!

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Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by Sylvester16(m): 8:09pm On Sep 07, 2021
I respect tradition
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by tonyashburton: 8:12pm On Sep 07, 2021
Bleaching cream no good sha....

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Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by Comedian2019: 8:15pm On Sep 07, 2021
slim75d:
na so e suppose be na, when shark enter wata other fishes they show respect.
Unlike the tribe that doesn't have a big king or even show respect for their little kings
Be careful my bloda. Don't insort us kwanu grin
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by RPirez: 8:22pm On Sep 07, 2021
Guestlander:


Morons like to regurgitate everything without in depth analysis or even basic understanding of what they are talking about. The French killed their royals therefore we should kill ours?
We don't have absolute monarchy, even the British doesn't look up to the queen to alleviate the suffering of the people, there are people elected to do that. These are the people you should hold accountable. And stop blabbing about things you don't know.

You wonder why >90% of Nigerians are considered mentally unstable? This is it! undecided
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by ubola: 8:24pm On Sep 07, 2021
Please just asking to know. Whose traditional office is higher among the two, Alafin or Ooni. I know one of them should be greater than the other.
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by RPirez: 8:24pm On Sep 07, 2021
placeofallure:


Ise to ba ti ya, ko tun ki n pe mo.
We're waiting for you the executioner to execute them.

Elenu yanmoyanmo!
APCNig:


Are you sure you don't need to see a neuro-psychiatric doctor?

author=Hawkler post=105589566]
"We now know you lack parental care, don't worry someone can still adopt and retrain you uprightly."

Again and again... the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. The biggest problems of Nigeria are the average Nigerians! undecided
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by Mrflyguy: 8:27pm On Sep 07, 2021
RPirez:
Foolish BASTARDS!!! What positive impact exactly has the Alaafin on Yoruba and his own people other than marrying his grand-daughters and wasting public resources on them while the average Nigerian suffers. Yet, you see the foolish Yoruba pple adulating and celebrating such mediocrity! angry

These are one of the major reasons Africa is behind. These guys should all be executed and you'll see how progression would be experienced.

Did he marry any of your girlfriends ?
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by Tomek09(m): 8:28pm On Sep 07, 2021
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slim75d:
na so e suppose be na, when shark enter wata other fishes they show respect.
Unlike the tribe that doesn't have a big king or even show respect for their little kings
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Respect is respect no matter how it is shown. I mustn't prostrate before you count it as one.

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Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by EmperorTolson: 8:30pm On Sep 07, 2021
malcom1X:
It's the Ooni of Ife I see Bowing to the Alaafin here.

Sarrki wetin you dey see?
Which one is Ooni? Which one is Alafin? Are you being sarcastic or you don't know who is who

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Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by gosmoney(m): 8:34pm On Sep 07, 2021
malcom1X:
It's the Ooni of Ife I see Bowing to the Alaafin here.

Sarrki wetin you dey see?
u are seeing d opposite side
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by israelmao(m): 8:36pm On Sep 07, 2021
Rivalry and supremacy battle ended?
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by sarrki(m): 8:36pm On Sep 07, 2021
TiglathPILESER:


That is the statement of Jesus Christ my Saviour....and it's sacred. Please don't go using scriptures for vainly. I will take it you are blaspheming on purpose. Be warned!

Keep quiet bygut
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by RPirez: 8:41pm On Sep 07, 2021
Mrflyguy:


Did he marry any of your girlfriends ?

MADDD 9ja pple everywhere. The stats no dey lie for real. >90% of Nigerians indeed have mental issues.

A nation where >90% of her citizens live in abject poverty and we have these ones that literally do nothing, get monthly allocation from the governments, lavish the money on Oloshos etc... angry

Yet, we have fools defending them. Just imagine the level of retrogression for God's sake. angry Monarchs in developed worlds make sure their citizens get the best NOT here in Nigeria.

Africa is is 2million years behind the rest of the world.

Awon Olofo Oloriburuku! angry
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by OLULAW: 8:47pm On Sep 07, 2021
sarrki:


Blood and flesh did not reveal this to you

It takes the Holy Spirit

God bless you


ARE YOU JESUS? grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by OLULAW: 8:48pm On Sep 07, 2021
Treasure17:
The one sitting on the floor though. grin

CONSIGNED TO A LIFE OF SUBJUGATION.
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by Toks2008(m): 8:49pm On Sep 07, 2021
Totilopussylick:
One of the most sophisticated culture of our generationsmiley

The most sophisticated in Africa.
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by nograv: 8:56pm On Sep 07, 2021
slim75d:
na so e suppose be na, when shark enter wata other fishes they show respect.
Unlike the tribe that doesn't have a big king or even show respect for their little kings

Because among the Igbo, every man is sovereign and is King.. cool
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by KingOKON: 9:16pm On Sep 07, 2021
Totilopussylick:
One of the most sophisticated culture of our generationsmiley
.

Rubbish.... Which culture? The one of Mecca or Ile ife!
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by simplesearch: 9:18pm On Sep 07, 2021
sarrki:


Blood and flesh did not reveal this to you

It takes the Holy Spirit

God bless you

Don't be frivolous and reckless with your tongue, opening your mouth to speak of the God head as though speaking about a friend of same age makes you thoughtless. Whenever you speak so irreverently of the Holy Spirit you place Yourself in the category of Cain & Esau.
Great punishment await anyone in eternity who speak irreverently of the HolySpirit or the Godhead, or make them a part of their baseless joke. Be warned ⚠


2 Peter 2:18 For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.

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Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by nextstep(m): 9:21pm On Sep 07, 2021
slim75d:
na so e suppose be na, when shark enter wata other fishes they show respect.
Unlike the tribe that doesn't have a big king or even show respect for their little kings

I like this aspect of Yoruba culture: people have levels, and it's natural to respect the hierarchy.

I also like the republican aspect of Igbo culture, nobody is above the other, and it's natural to question authority in any form.

Please appreciate different cultures for there are historical reasons for their development, and each has pluses and minuses.

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Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by sarrki(m): 9:21pm On Sep 07, 2021
simplesearch:


Don't be frivolous and reckless with your tongue, opening your mouth to speak of the God head as though speaking about a friend of same age makes you thoughtless. Whenever you speak so irreverently of the Holy Spirit you place Yourself in the category of Cain & Esau.
Great punishment await anyone in eternity who speak irreverently of the HolySpirit or the Godhead, or make them a part of their baseless joke. Be warned ⚠


2 Peter 2:18 For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.



Keep quiet otondo which God are you referring to?

Did he seek your advice?

Your opinion?

Your intent?

Rooooobish
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by ashala(m): 9:23pm On Sep 07, 2021
daddytime:
Does the Alaafin have Vitiligo?

angry angry angry angry angry tongue angry angry angry angry
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by Opak001(m): 9:24pm On Sep 07, 2021
aktolly54:
By ranking, I think position of ONI OF IFE is more of rank than position of ALAAFIN but due to age, the oni of ife just decide to respect the old age of baba
on point "age and position " respect!!

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Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by placeofallure(f): 9:36pm On Sep 07, 2021
RPirez:


Again and again... the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. The biggest problems of Nigeria are the average Nigerians! undecided

Kudos to you! The outstanding Nigerian!
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by abbey621(m): 9:36pm On Sep 07, 2021
RPirez:


I was gonna enlighten and educate you but, it's not worth doing so for someone as ignorant like you. Stay blessed!

Sure buddy grin grin grin
Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by nextstep(m): 9:41pm On Sep 07, 2021
ubola:
Please just asking to know. Whose traditional office is higher among the two, Alafin or Ooni. I know one of them should be greater than the other.

It's still under debate, and has been the subject of some bitter arguments. In fact the prior Ooni and the present Alaafin were at loggerheads for most of the former's time alive, indicating there wasn't (and still isn't) a clear consensus. The more recent Ooni is just respecting the current Alaafin's age, but I'm sure he will try to impose himself on a younger Alaafin once the time comes. I'll boil it down thus:

Ooni is the spiritual leader of Yorubaland. Oduduwa, the first Ooni of Ife (which is the cradle of Yoruba civilization), was posthumously deified, meaning he is now considered a deity and part of the celestial pantheon. His direct descendants are thus the children of a deity and the spiritual leaders during their reigns.

Alaafin is the political leader of Yorubaland, and is a decendant of Oranmiyan the first Oba of Oyo (the political capital of the eponymous empire). Oranmiyan was a Prince of Ile-Ife, a grandson (or son?) of Oduduwa, who, after going and causing a bit of a ruckus in Ile-Ibinu (Benin), eventually left Ife to found Oyo-Ile (some say as a result of quarrels with his brother the Ooni). He eventually became the ruler of the vast Oyo empire, which included his ancestral home, Ile-Ife, and thus his descendants, being the children of the first Emperor of Yorubas, are the political leaders during their reigns.

Both Ooni and Alaafin are descendants of the same Oduduwa, who - while he lived - was the political leader, and - in his passing - went on to become the spiritual leader. In my humble opinion they are two parts of the same coin - and thus equal. Together, they are the "leader of the Yoruba people". I use the singular "leader", because each descendant is a different aspect of Oduduwa, and is not whole without the other.

Abeg, Nairaland, please clap your hands for my attempt at a succinct explanation of a very complicated issue. I used to carry first in Yoruba studies grin

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Re: Alaafin Of Oyo & Ooni Both Bow To Greet Each Other (Photo) by sherlock229(m): 10:05pm On Sep 07, 2021
Even the Alaafin is bleaching, I'm done , I've got zero respect for this mf�

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