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HISTORY | The Day Yoruba Unity Was Forged in 1937
Did you know the modern council of Yoruba Obas traces its direct roots to a single, pivotal meeting in 1937?
📍Where: The ancient palace of the Aláàfin of Òyó.
🤝 Why: To form a united front and address common issues under British colonial rule.
👑 Who Attended: The five foremost first-class Obas:
• Aláàfin of Oyo - Oba Lamidi Adeyemi I (Host)
• Ọọni of Ife - Oba Adesoji Aderemi
• Aláké of Abeokuta - Oba Ladapo Ademola II
• Awujale of Ijebu-Ode - Oba Daniel Adesanya Gbelegbuwa II
• Osemawe of Ondo - Oba Tewogboye II
At this historic gathering, Ọọni Aderemi was appointed the Permanent Chairman of the newly formed council, a role that cemented his leadership in Yoruba affairs.
This meeting wasn't just a ceremony; it was a strategic masterstroke. It transformed individual kingdoms into a collective voice for the Yoruba people, setting a precedent for unity that endures in today's Yoruba Obas Council.
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