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The "Ooni's Stool" is the throne of the Ooni of Ife, the traditional ruler and spiritual leader of the Yoruba people in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. This stool represents not just a seat of power but a deep connection to the history, culture, and spirituality of the Yoruba civilization. The Ooni, seated on this
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Ooni
Obalufon Alayemore had many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren whose descendants settled in Iremo quarters till today. Among which were: Edun-lde, Alasa, Iljaura, Aka, Akinrin and their farm settlements — Ijabata Edun-lde, Ijabata Olebe, Ijaata Goriolo, Ijabata Obariyun, Ijabata
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The patriarch of Edun-lde later migrated and followed the footprints of his forebear
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stool, is seen as a guardian of the people's traditions and a symbol of their unity and heritage. The stool itself is a revered object, embodying the authority and legacy of the Ooni's lineage, making it a powerful emblem of leadership and cultural identity for the Yoruba people.
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making and merchandising and became very successful. Apart from
Obalufon Deity, Odun Esa (also called Odun Aje/Aje Festival) is the tradition of Edun-lde Royal Dynasty. This age long Aje Festival is still being celebrated with funfair and excitement.
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After their forebear Ooni
Obalufon Alayemore left the throne to establish other settlements and Obalufon Lineage was put on hold to ascend the Ooni's Stool; the royal Edun-lde family decided to install the oldest member of the family as
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Ajilesoro among the numerous descendants of Ooni
Obalufon Alayemore, was a carrier of the lively and social traits of their forebears. He was famous for the business of
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Obalufon Ogbogbodirin as the fifth Ooni of Ife. He also lived long on the throne and later founded and established Other settlements like Ido Osun,
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Festival: Wealth, Politics and the Status of Women Among the Ondo of Southwestern Nigeria".
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was the fourth king in Ile-lfe who lived and reigned for many centuries and transfigured into a metal statue and a figurine which today has become a
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of Ife that reigned after him: as the sacred Aare Crown is always blessed in the shrine before a new king could wear it.
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