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| What Does Afonja Mean? by Ioseph(op): 2:14pm On Oct 18, 2017 |
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| Re: What Does Afonja Mean? by rlauncher(m): 5:15pm On Oct 18, 2017 |
Ioseph:Afonja was the Aare-Ona-Kakanfo (military general and commander), stationed by the Alaafin of Oyo(Yoruba Emperor) to guard the northern frontier of Yorubaland (Ilorin) against Fulani invasion. He betrayed the Alaafin and the Yoruba people enabling Ilorin to fall under Fulani control. Google the story for more information. |
| Re: What Does Afonja Mean? by Ioseph(op): 7:15pm On Oct 18, 2017 |
rlauncher:Ok I see, but I see it used as an insult? |
| Re: What Does Afonja Mean? by Probz(m): 11:03pm On Oct 18, 2017 |
It’s a term used for Yorubas. |
| Re: What Does Afonja Mean? by yanshDoctor: 11:12pm On Oct 18, 2017 |
Ioseph:someone who betrayed his people for an intruder. and was betryed too by the intruder. afojan was killed and fulani takes his place and control. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: What Does Afonja Mean? by Flashh: 11:16pm On Oct 18, 2017 |
Great people. 3 Likes |
| Re: What Does Afonja Mean? by proudlyYoruba(m): 12:01am On Oct 19, 2017 |
Afọnja was a rebel, a generalissimo of the Aláàfin, Ilorin was the headquarters of the Oyo General, Afonja, who rebelled against the empire and helped bring about its collapse with the assistance of the Fulani. The rebellion was powered by Nupe and Bornu Moslem slaves. |
| Re: What Does Afonja Mean? by rlauncher(m): 8:01pm On Oct 19, 2017 |
Probz:By those who hate Yoruba people. 1 Like |
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