Ranking of Obas in Yorubaland by Alake of Egbaland

The ranking of Kings or Obas in Yorubaland has been a topic which has generated much controversy over the years.

Moreso, the issue was once more raised as reactions continue to trail the snubbing of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi by the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu.

In what seem like an answer to the lingering question of who are the most powerful kings in Yorubaland, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, revealed the top 5 paramount rulers in Yorubaland.

1. Ooni of Ife: The Ooni of Ife is the most powerful king in Yorubaland. According to Alake, the Oni is the first of the five principal Obas in Yorubaland just like the Sultan is the highest ruler in northern Nigeria.

2. Alaafin of Oyo: The Alaafin is the second in ranking of Obas in Yorubaland. The Oyo Dynasty dates back to the Old Oyo empire which recognises Alaafin as emperor.

3. Oba of Benin: Some say the Oba of Benin is the highest as he heads the Eweka dynasty of the great Benin Kingdom. It is also said that the Yoruba people descended from Benin hence, the title of Oba, used to mean king was first created by Oba Eweka 1, Benin's first Oba who ascended in 1180.

4. Alake of Egbaland

5. Awujale of Ijebuland

PHOTOS: Ooni of Ife, wife meet Prince Charles

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his wife, Olori Wuraola, on Tuesday met with British royalty, Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, in the United Kingdom.

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Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and His wife honoured by Scout Association of Nigeria. PHOTOS.

9th September, 2016, Scout Association of Nigeria were hosted by one of their own and role model, The Ojaja II, Arole O'odua, His Imperial Majesty Dr Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi, 51st Ooni of Ile-Ife. Chief Commissioner, Scouts of Nigeria, Omoba Olusoga Sofolahan FCE led a high powered delegation of Scout Leaders and young scouts numbering over 400 across Nigeria to the Ooni's palacial mansion at Ile-Ife. The Ooni was honoured with the award of messenger of peace in Africa while his Queen was honoured with the award of matron of cub scouts in Nigeria. In his response, Ooni expressed his happiness over the event while giving thanks and praises to God Almighty through Jesus Christ for crowning him King. He pledged his duty to God, and emphasized service to mankind as his philosophy, duty to his country Nigeria.See more pictures

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