The Ooni of Ile Ife has pointed out one reason for Igbos and Yorubas to come together. While speaking on the issue, the paramount ruler who has a keen interest on history stated; We have good evidence to believe that Igbo race has its roots here in Ile-Ife. There is Ile-Igbo here in the palace…… Continue reading Igbo-Yoruba History: There Is Ile Igbo In My Palace – Ooni Of Ife
Tag: Ile Ife
Mexico returns 6th century Ife bronze sculpture to Nigeria
A sculpture carved in the period of the Obatala Osere Igbo Aborigines of Ile Ife that was stolen, has been returned by Mexican authorities after they intercepted it at one of their airports. See photo of the valuable sculpture and read more about it here.
Ooni Of Ife Crowns New Queen Moremi Ajasoro
Top Yoruba royal father and tireless advocate of better relations between the Igbo and Yoruba based on their historic Ife connections, His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, has crowned a new Queen Moremi Ajasoro in Ile Ife. The coronation was the result of a keenly contested beauty pageant aimed at promoting Yoruba culture. Recall…… Continue reading Ooni Of Ife Crowns New Queen Moremi Ajasoro
Ooni Of Ife Crowns New Queen Moremi Ajasoro
Top Yoruba royal father and tireless advocate of better relations between the Igbo and Yoruba based on their historic Ife connections, His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, has crowned a new Queen Moremi Ajasoro in Ile Ife. The coronation was the result of a keenly contested beauty pageant aimed at promoting Yoruba culture. Recall…… Continue reading Ooni Of Ife Crowns New Queen Moremi Ajasoro
Between Igbodu And Ugbodu
Igbodu Igbodu (Igbo Odu) means sacred grove where problems are solved under Ifa traditional practice in Ile Ife. The origin of the term is connected with Orunmila, the legendary Igbo Aboriginal priest of Ifa which was practiced widely in Ile Ife, his home town. According to legend, Orunmila married an extraordinary woman called Odu and…… Continue reading Between Igbodu And Ugbodu