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| Ooni Of Ife’s Passage Rites Begin by bugs1(op): 8:55am On Aug 01, 2015 |
There is palpable apprehension among residents and travellers through the ancient city of Ife in Osun State as it is believed that the rites of passage of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II has commenced. Major markets in the town shut down early and motorists said it is risky to embark on a journey through the town at dusk because of the prevailing situation in the town. It is believed that rites that would herald the announcement of the death of traditional rulers in many Africa communities involve human sacrifices. The esoteric tradition of Ile-Ife, where about 401 deities are worshipped all year round competes with Egypt as an origin and the custodian of a robust civilisation. Tradition permits that the Ile-Ife Traditional Council is the only body that has the right to announce the demise of a sitting monarch and they are also saddled with the responsibility of nominating the successor. Reports indicating that Oba Sijuwade had joined his ancestors have been trending since Tuesday with the town’s chief denying that it happened. The State government has also kept mum. After the closed door meeting with the Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola in Osogbo on Thursday, the RTC members, it was learnt, returned to Ile-Ife to commence the arrangements that will culminate in the formal announcement of the revered monarch. Two noticeable features of the rites of passage were the closure of markets to business and the activities of Oro cultist in the evenings. Read full story http://monitor9ja.com/2015/08/ooni-of-ifes-passage-rites-begin/ |
| Re: Ooni Of Ife’s Passage Rites Begin by Nobody: 8:57am On Aug 01, 2015 |
yorubas and tradition, they should bury him and inagurate the heir to the throne. |
| Re: Ooni Of Ife’s Passage Rites Begin by Tolexander: 8:58am On Aug 01, 2015 |
But the King is still alive na! |
| Re: Ooni Of Ife’s Passage Rites Begin by donbrowser(m): 9:08am On Aug 01, 2015 |
I just don't know the value of these Kings in this century. The poster above me needs medical attention |
| Re: Ooni Of Ife’s Passage Rites Begin by Olofintoto(m): 9:09am On Aug 01, 2015 |
Tolexander:For ur dreams right? |
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