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OgunkeelAllMod:
Good job Op but isn't lagbaja an igbomina man too ?

PulaPower:
Igbo people of SE might be Igbomina..

They need to check into their history well

😁

Odewaleadesoye:
...over time, Ogbomona later became Igbomina.



If you are Igbomina, drop your town in the comment section.

Let us represent well.

Igbomina o ni baje.

Odewale Adesoye also known as Green Man is proudly Igbomina.

Bemby69:
How about the founder of Okin and Awesome college, whom you happen to share a surname with?
My only guess is that you were trying to be modest by not including him.

RollinTNDA:
Nothing wrong with this

An abandoned child will one day trace his history and come to find out his ancestors are from the part of the rising sun

We all welcome you on behalf of all our Odogwu brethens all over the world

We say Ndewoooo

Welcome back to your father's land
Igbomina❤️❤️

yemmit90:
No, ibadan people are the major 'Gbegiri' eaters.

Igbomina, especially Ila town loves ' Ekuru and Eko' , they also loves pounded yam with egungun soup.

Traditionally, they don't or hardly filter pap in ila orangun, they will just start cooking it directly after grinding. Also they don't normally remove bean rinds before using it for moimoi, Akara or Ekuru. Also there is a particular food called ' Ekuru Alaro'. They loves strong food in Ila orangun, especially their Eko' elewe. Their men loves palm w egg


Tv

ine die, and they can't joke with it.

Bemby69:
How about the founder of Okin and Awesome college, whom you happen to share a surname with?
My only guess is that you were trying to be modest by not including him.

Toymax88:
U mentioned FUFU in your list, how come FUFU became the headquarters of ILORIN SOUTH LGA?

temitope66:
I’m a proud igboona boy from Aran Orin

sammirano:
even Lai Mohammed will deny you people and claim to be from north. Kwarans are the most confused people in Nigeria

geosegun:
Fufu is not Igbomina, Fufu was established for Alangua, who used to reside in Ilọta. It is a village of mixed Yourba/Fulani heritage. The writer meant to write Ganmon- Amayọ? They are Igbomina. Fufu is located on Ọlọta Land. Ilọta is pure Ọyọ people and one of the oldest town in that area and shared boundary with Igbomina people (Igbo- Owu, Idofian, etc Since ilota is currently under Ilorin South, so is Fufu as the 'nominal' LGA Hq.

Odewaleadesoye:
...over time, Ogbomona later became Igbomina.



If you are Igbomina, drop your town in the comment section.

Let us represent well.

Igbomina o ni baje.

Odewale Adesoye also known as Green Man is proudly Igbomina.

geosegun:
Do you have a copy of the Oriki chants by Olu- Igbomina, espcially part 1 please? I believe it was produce Aran - Orin.

Toymax88:
U mentioned FUFU in your list, how come FUFU became the headquarters of ILORIN SOUTH LGA?

Belfem:
Omu Aran

Odewaleadesoye:
...over time, Ogbomona later became Igbomina.




Igbomina People. Our History, Our Culture, Our Pride - Odewale Adesoye by Odewaleadesoye(m): 12:40pm On May 06*
...over time, Ogbomona later became Igbomina.

Good day my people on Nairaland and readers.

Igbomina is not just a name. It is a strong identity, a deep history, and a people with pride. Many people hear about us but do not fully understand who we are. So I decided to take my time to write this properly in simple English.

I am proudly Igbomina and this is our story.



Our origin and the meaning of Igbomina

The name Igbomina has a deep meaning from history.

It is believed to come from the word Ogbomona. The word Ogbo refers to a special cutlass given to Orangun by his father who was a descendant of Oduduwa.

This cutlass was not ordinary. It was said to guide the way during migration. That is why people say Ogbo mi mo ona which means my cutlass knows the way.

Over time, Ogbomona later became Igbomina.

This story shows direction, strength, and purpose. That is who we are.



Our migration story:

The Igbomina people did not just appear in one place.

Our ancestors migrated from Ile Ife and Oyo between the 14th and 17th century.

Orangun, who was a grandson of Oduduwa, was given this land as his inheritance. He used the mystical cutlass to lead his people to their present location.

That is how Igbomina land was formed.



Where Igbomina people are located:

Today, Igbomina people are found in Kwara State and Osun State.

In Kwara State, we are mainly in Isin, Irepodun, and Ifelodun.

In Osun State, we are in Ila Orangun, Oke Ila Orangun, and surrounding areas.

Our land is surrounded by other Yoruba groups like Oyo, Ijesha, Ekiti, and Yagba, and also close to Nupe people in the north.



Major towns in Igbomina land:

We have many towns and villages. Some of them include:

Omu Aran, Omupo, Share, Oke Ode, Igbaja, Ajase Ipo, Isin, Oro, Oro Ago, Ile Ire, Ora, Oko, Ola, Iludun Eju, Sanmora, Igbon-Nla, Bayagan, Esie, Idofian, Idofin.

Other towns include Agbamu, Arandun, Osi, Ipee, Erin Ile, Ilemona, Edidi, Isanlu Isin, Ijara Isin, Oke Onigbin, Ekan Meje.

In Osun axis we have Ila Orangun, Oke Ila Orangun, Ora Igbomina, and Igbajo.

There are also smaller settlements like Apado, Jeba, Apa Ole, Joromu, Fufu, and Ogbondoroko.

We are many and widely spread.



Igbomina groups:

Traditionally, Igbomina people are grouped into two.

Igbomina Mosan and Igbomina Moye.

Moye includes places like Oke Ode, Oro Ago, Ora, Oko Ola, Idofin.

Mosan includes Omu Aran, Ajase, Igbaja, Isin, Oro, Share, Esie, Omupo, Idofian, and Ila Orangun.

Despite this grouping, we are one people.



Our culture and lifestyle:

Igbomina people are very communal. We believe in helping one another.

We respect elders and tradition. Kings and chiefs are highly respected in our land.

We are also known for our Egungun culture, especially Elewe masquerade which represents our ancestors.




Food we love:

Food is a big part of our identity.

We love pounded yam very well.

We also enjoy amala, especially when it is turned into ewu iyan the next day. Many people say that the reheated food tastes even better than fresh one.

There is even a popular saying in Omu Aran that says ewu iyan d Omu o dotun.

We also love ekuru, olele, and oka adagbon.

If you know, you know.



Language:

We speak Igbomina dialect, which is part of Yoruba language.

It is similar to Ekiti, Ijesha, Ife, and Yagba dialects, but still unique in its own way.



What we do for a living:

From ancient times, Igbomina people were hunters and farmers.

We farm yam, cassava, and maize.

We are also known for skills like wood carving, leather works, and cloth weaving.

But today, what we are most known for is business.



Business strength and success:

Let me say this clearly.

Igbomina people are natural business people.

We are found in major cities across Nigeria.

In Lagos for example, many Igbomina people are doing well in trading, transport, and different businesses.

From Lagos Island to Mushin, Agege, Apapa, and Alimosho, you will find us.

We are hardworking, focused, and we do not give up easily.

That is why many Igbomina people succeed.



Education and exposure:

Education is very important to us.

Many communities built their own schools long ago.

Today, we have professionals in law, business, medicine, engineering, and many other fields.



Tourist attractions in Igbomina land:

Our land is blessed with beautiful places.

Esie has the first national museum in Nigeria and many stone statues that nobody can fully explain.

Owu waterfall in Isin is a very beautiful place.

Ayikunnugba waterfall in Oke Ila is also a wonderful sight.

These places show the beauty of our land.



Notable Igbomina people:

We have produced many great Nigerians.

Chief Bisi Akande
Bishop David Oyedepo
Prince Samuel Adedoyin
Kunle Afolayan
Alhaji AbdulRaheem Oladimeji
Chief J S Olawoyin
Alhaji Lai Mohammed
Fuji musician Wasiu Alabi Pasuma
Tony Tetuila.

There are many others doing well in different fields. Please add others that you know.




What makes Igbomina people special:

We are hardworking.

We are intelligent.

We are business minded.

We are peaceful and united.

We respect culture and still move forward with modern life.



Final words:

Igbomina is not small.

We have history.

We have culture.

We have success stories.

And we are still growing.

I am proud to be Igbomina anywhere I go.

If you are Igbomina, drop your town in the comment section.

Let us represent well.

Igbomina o ni baje.

Odewale Adesoye also known as Green Man is proudly Igbomina.

Aremu683:
Fufu university of Ilorin mini campus is Igbomina land down to Amoyo some parts of Ilorin belongs to Igbomina land

geosegun:
Fufu is not Igbomina, Fufu was established for Alangua, who used to reside in Ilọta. It is a village of mixed Yourba/Fulani heritage. The writer meant to write Ganmon- Amayọ? They are Igbomina. Fufu is located on Ọlọta Land. Ilọta is pure Ọyọ people and one of the oldest town in that area and shared boundary with Igbomina people (Igbo- Owu, Idofian, etc Since ilota is currently under Ilorin South, so is Fufu as the 'nominal' LGA Hq.

Bemby69:
How about the founder of Okin and Awesome college, whom you happen to share a surname with?
My only guess is that you were trying to be modest by not including him.