The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has charged researchers to study the age-long relationship between the Yoruba natives and the Igbo people of South-east Nigeria so as to deepen their knowledge of African history.

He made this call on Thursday while hosting a monarch, Chukwuemeka Eri, Ezeora 34th, from Anambra State.

Mr Ogunwusi said the Igbo people, globally known for economic prowess, have identical culture with their Yoruba counterparts in the South-west part of the country.

“Africa must unite for peace and progress across board, I am sure that if Igbo people and their Yoruba brothers come together, Africa will unite”, he said.

“I am so happy to receive you all and I must say that today is one of my happiest moments on this throne. I feel proud of you on your achievements within the last 42 years of reign on the throne of your ancestors.

“I have been having sleepless night because my ancestors have been visiting me that black race must unite. This coincided with my mandate of peace and unity that I have preached around the globe. No race should be left behind,” the Ooni said.

“Your Eri kingdom is one of the oldest kingdoms in Igboland. We Yoruba have strong ties with Igbos because no Igbo man can do without kolanut which only grows in Yorubaland, we must therefore relate together as members of the dame family, this is the best way we can enjoy lasting peaceful coexistence as Nigerians.

“Ile-Ife is your home and you are always welcome. We, in Ife are only the custodians of the great family worldwide because all the citizens of the world migrated from Ife.”

‘Royal handshake’

In his speech titled, “Royal Handshake Across The Niger”, Eze Chukwuemeka Eri appreciated the roles played by the Ooni to open up the relationship between the Yoruba and Igbos.

“Thank you Imperial Majesty, we have been projecting this historical dimension, though not using your platform and since you have echoed same from different angle, there seems to be some kind of historical treasure hidden somewhere about the relationship between Yoruba and Igbo.

“One of the best ways to unravel this mystery is to encourage inter-ethnic visits especially during cultural activities,” he said.

The Eze Ndigbo of Ife, Ezekiel Onyejekwe while reacting, said the visit is a historic homecoming for the visiting Igbo monarch.

“The Ndigbo will fully support the Ooni of Ife in his peace and unity mission, irrespective of the hues and cries by the uninformed mischief makers who are mere attention seekers.”

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No living Yoruba man has made efforts to strengthen the ties between the Yorubas and the Igbos than the Ooni.

Always honoring occasion in the east and saying good things about the Igbos.

No Yoruba man, dead or alive, ever does (or has ever done) that.

May God bless this man...

Humanity first, tribe secondary

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This is a result of the supremacy battle between Olugbo of Ugbo and Ooni of Ife, it is just politicaly motivated

Alaafin of Oyo said he will respect the Igbo believe that they came from Isreal and he disagree with Ooni of Ife

Israelites relating to Africana?

Hate mongers will not listen.
What do some people gain from Igbo-Yoruba Fracas?

Rivalry caused simply by Jealousy!

God help us

This guy really want unity but his skull miners aburo and egbo no go gree

Kolanut only grows in Yoruba land? What type of lie is this?

Dareal90s:

Don't u knw? Make ur research or do u think d educated Oni just spoke without d knowledge of what he is saying?

https://www.finelib.com/about/nigeria-cash-crops/kolanut-production-in-nigeria-and-its-cultivation-processes/146

Will you keep quiet? I will agree if you tell me that Yorubas produce it in lager quantities but what the Ooni said is that it only grows in Yoruba land. That's so not true.

I have kolanut trees that I planted myself and they've started producing fruits. My has many, my friend's father has many so what are you on about?

I still dont understand y these 2 tribes seem to hate themselves. As a yoruba guy, i have lived with igbos and these guys were rili nice guys.
I dont believe one's behaviour has anything to do with wherever he comes from.
If u go bad, u go bad irrespective of tribe and religion.
Shikena!

Hmm

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Long live kings

Ha ha ha

Tallesty1:
Kolanut only grows in Yoruba land? What type of lie is this?

Educate urself, do u think he just opened his mouth to utter anything? He is an educated Oba in case u don't knw, make ur research well before attacking.

https://www.finelib.com/about/nigeria-cash-crops/kolanut-production-in-nigeria-and-its-cultivation-processes/146

You can also check other sites. Google is ur friend.

Long life sir

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The cattle men would not like this

how can Jews be related to people that claim their ancestor aka lucifer was kicked out of heaven

Are the Igbo chief Jews.why are they wearing dress with Judaism logo.

I am beginning to hate this Ooni, what d'afuck is all this Yoruba n Igbo ish, can't he just keep his mouth shut. There is no relationship between Igbos n Yoruba, either in the past or presently.Full Stop.

kheny12:
Are the Igbo chief Jews.why are they wearing dress with Judaism logo.

They are descendants of Judas Iscariot cast out of Isreal.

blaqroy:
This guy really want unity but his skull miners aburo and egbo no go gree

loool
You don start.

Wannabe jews...if only they know. Awon omo Irankiran gbogbo

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