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# # Story of the Epic Battle Between King Sunny Ade and Chief Bolarinwa Abioro
It was in 1974 that the news broke. Chief Bolarinwa Abioro, the Balogun of Ipokia, the Chairman of African Songs Limited, had taken his star musician to court! Everyone who knew KSA knew Abioro. Everyone who knew Abioro knew Sunday Adeniyi. Sunny was the son. Abioro was the father. What could have gone wrong between father and son?
KSA was the second artiste to be signed on to the stable of African Songs Limited. Ayinde Bakare was the first. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister was the third. Like most creative people, young Sunny Ade was more concern about his passion and less concern about the business aspect of music. His passion was to play music and to excel as a musician.
It was enough that Abioro – one of the biggest men in the music industry at the time – was ready to promote him. They brought documents for Sunny and his band boys to sign. They called it a contract. It could have been called any other name for all that KSA cared. Won ni ko wa je saara, o ni ojo ti wonu ju. Se ata ni won ni ko mu wa ni, abi iyo. You are invited to a free feast, you are complaining about the short notice, are they asking you to bring salt or pepper? Sunny Ade and his boys didn’t hesitate. It is doubtful if any of them read what the contract said. The most important thing was that they were going to become recording artistes. Sunny signed. His band boys signed. Everybody was happy.
The contract was for 5 years. However before its expiration, KSA had become a household name. His album, Challenge Cup, sold in excess of 500,000 copies. It was certain that King Sunny Ade was going to dominate the music scene for a very long time to come. African Songs Ltd knew a good product when it saw one. The management of the company didn’t wait for the first contract to expire before they brought a new contract.
The new agreement was carefully worded. KSA and his band boys agreed to perform and record exclusively for ASL for a period of five years. ASL had full copyrights to all compositions and recordings of Sunny Ade. ASL was entitled to the sole right of production, reproduction, and use of King Sunny Ade’s performance throughout the world. That was not all. During the period of the agreement, KSA was prohibited from rendering any performance whatsoever to himself, any company or group of persons. The contract also stipulated that ASL had the option to renew the agreement at its expiration for a further term of two years or for any longer period. Sunny Ade had no such right.
That was not all. On the sale of every album which price was then fixed at N6.00, KSA and his boys were entitled to a princely sum of 20 kobo. Yes, you read that right. African Songs would go home with the remaining N5. 80 kobo. Onigegewura’s mathematics has never been good. He is just an amateur historian. You can do the sum yourself.
Still basking in the euphoria of his growing fame, Sunny gratefully signed again. His band boys signed. 20 kobo was still something. Orogun iya re da sokoto fun o, o ni ko bale, melo ni iya to bi o da fun o? You are complaining that the trousers made for you by your step-mother was not long enough, where is the one your own mother made for you? They were expecting their 20 kobo royalty on every album. Well, when the time came for actual payment, it was then discovered that mathematically and arithmetically, it was not supposed to be 20 kobo. They had not factored the cost of publicity and promotion! And since it was the artiste that was being promoted, he must be the one to bear the cost! After the addition and subtraction, Sunny was given 15 kobo per album.
KSA was not Chike Obi, the mathematician. But he knew that 20 kobo and 15 kobo were not the same thing. Compared with his contemporaries in the music industry, KSA realized that he was holding the short end of the stick. His colleague, Baba Commander, Chief Ebenezer Obey was earning as high as 70 kobo per album. Others were earning between 35 kobo and 60 kobo.
That was when Sunny decided to ask Chief Abioro for a raise of the royalty payment. The chairman listened patiently to KSA and his colleagues. He was nodding as they canvassed one reason after another why a raise was in order. When they finished, Chief Abioro flipped open a file he had on his table. He brought out a bundle of documents. Even from where he was seated across the table, Sunny saw that it was a copy of the contract he signed. “An agreement is an agreement. It is a binding contract!” The chief informed them. “This is what you signed. This is what you are entitled to! No more, No less.” He returned the documents to the file. Case dismissed.
But Sunny was not done. “Chief, this is not about contract. You are our father. Our request is for adequate compensation! Let’s leave the contract aside.” Chief Abioro looked at the young star the way a parent looks at a child asking for another candy. “Leave the contract aside? We should leave the contract aside?” The chairman asked incredulously. “You know, it would be nice to leave the contract aside. But you know what? That would be illegal!”
Haba! Illegality ke! . It was then that someone brought up the idea of requesting some of his friends to plead their case. Sunny agreed. After all, Eni ti o mo oju Ogun, ni pa obi ni ‘re. It is the person who is conversant with Ogun, the god of iron, that is usually given the duty to administer its rites. They went to meet Prince Okunade Sijuwade who would later become the Ooni of Ife. They also met with Chief Afolabi Joseph. Even Chief Ebenezer Obey was also requested to intervene as well as Chief Nurudeen Alowonle.
The eminent persons appeared in the court of the Balogun of Ipokia as ‘amici curiae’ on behalf of the musicians. Amici curiae are lawyers invited by the judge(s) to assist in filling briefs that may be helpful to the court in deciding a case. Our eminent persons argued their case like experienced advocates. They cited relevant sections of the unwritten Yoruba constitution. They cited Yoruba proverbs. They made reference to the story of Oduduwa. The presiding chairman listened to their submissions and summarily dismissed the case. Contract is contract!
Chief did not only dismiss the request for a raise. He opened another file on his table and brought out a new set of documents. Your guess is right! A new five-year contract! By now, Sunny Ade had learnt enough law. He had become a professional mathematician. He had obtained his Master of Business Administration from practical experience. He knew the implication of putting pen to paper. He applied for an adjournment.
The King of African Beats found himself in a quandary. His new songs were ready but Chief had threatened not to release any new album until he signed the new contract. And KSA was not ready to sign any new contract until the issue of royalty was resolved.
KSA remembered his grandmother’s proverb. Ti abiku ba gbon ogbon ati ku ni igba erun, iya abiku a gbon ogbon ati sin oku e si etido. If an abiku decided to die during the dry season when he knew that the ground would be hard to dig, his parents would also decide to bury him by the riverside where the ground would not be hard to dig.
Sunny Ade decided to release his record with another company. His plan was to use the album to bargain for a better deal with African Songs. Instead of the measly 20 kobo, he was confident that the chairman would be ready to pay him at least N1.00 per copy. The album was recorded in Nigeria but taken to London for mixing. What Sunny Ade did not know was that Chief Abioro was a master at the game. Before Sunny could get a copy of his own album, Chief Abioro was already in possession of the new record.
Baba Ibeji was composing fresh materials at home when the court bailiffs arrived. They served him with an order of interim injunction! The court order was as comprehensive as it was broad. Sunny Ade was prohibited from sale, distribution, marketing, dealing, etc. etc. of the record. He read the order again. Even without being a lawyer, he knew the implication of the document he was holding.
With palpable emotion, his mind went back to how he came to Lagos from Abeokuta with only one shilling and eighteen pence! He remembered his years with Baba Sala. He recalled how he got stranded with Baba Sala’s travelling theatre in Jebba and Kano. How he did not see his mother for two years whilst he suffered to make it as a musician. He recalled how his first album sold only 13 copies. Now when he was at the threshold of success, this court order! With grim determination, he knew he couldn’t afford to quit.
He remembered his first day at Oshodi when he missed his way trying to locate Moses Olaiya’s house and how he was directed instead to Dr. Victor Olaiya at Tinubu. He recalled how he knelt down in the dust of Oshodi to pray. Immediately he knew what he must do. Sunny went down on his knees and with an emotional voice, he prayed and prayed. It was not the Sunday Adeniyi that knelt down to pray that stood up. He had become empowered. He had become emboldened. That same evening, he established his own label.
Sunny Alade Records was born! He didn’t bother to sit down again. He remembered the threat of Chief Abioro to bring him down at all cost. He needed a lawyer who knew his law and who would be prepared to fight his cause against the Magnate. He went off in search of Gani Fawehinmi.
Gani collected the court papers and looked at the claims. He looked at his client. He looked again at the claims. Chief Abioro was not leaving anything to chance. He knew what he wanted from the court. His lawyer had read the agreement between African Songs Limited and Sunday Adeniyi.
Chief Abioro wanted only four things from the court: a declaration that the agreement between ASL and Sunday Adeniyi and his boys was still subsisting; an injunction restraining Sunny Ade from distributing or selling the record; an account of all sales of the record; and N1 million for breach of contract.
I hope you are not sneering at the N1 million as being ‘chicken change’. Remember this was in 1974. The price of a brand new Volkswagen Beetle car was about N500 at that time. N1 million in 1974 was a princely sum!
On the day of the trial, the court was filled to capacity. Gani Fawehinmi was armed with every conceivable legal authority. The law books he brought to the court were more than enough to open a library. There were books on Contract. There were books on Human Rights. There were volumes on Intellectual Property. Gani even brought some books on Slave Trade.
The first application Gani brought before the court was for an order to compel African Songs to produce its statement of account over the preceding three years. The court granted the order. It was discovered that the company was making almost N900,000 every year from the sale of Sunny Ade Records. It was also discovered that the total sum that KSA received was N62,000 in the almost ten years he was with the company. How can you be asking me what is 900,000 divided by 62,000? I have told you that I’m not a mathematician. Please don’t ask me about percentages or fractions.
Gani did not forget to raise the issue of how 20kobo became 15 kobo. He also cross examined Chief Abioro at length on the onerous terms contained in the contract. Gani put it to the chief that the contract was in restraint of trade and that it was therefore null and void as it amounted to colonization of King Sunny Ade, a free citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and a citizen of the Commonwealth!
My Lord Justice L. J. Dosunmu listened patiently to the parties. His Lordship also asked the witnesses some probing cases. The court thereafter adjourned the matter to February 14, 1975 for judgment. It did not even occur to the King of African Beats that the day was St. Valentine’s Day. His only preoccupation was to find out the direction in which the pendulum of justice was going to swing.
On February 14, people started arriving at the court as early as 7am. The court officials had hectic time controlling the mammoth crowd that had come to court to witness the historic decision. In His Lordship’s judgment, Justice Dosunmu held that although some of the terms of the contract were stringent, that was not a ground for holding the contract invalid. In effect, the contract between ASL and KSA was therefore valid. As the court pronounced on the validity of the contract, Sunny looked at his lawyer. Gani signaled to him to be calm, the court had only resolved one issue out of four.
With regard to the second claim, the court held that since the records in question had been distributed all over Nigeria, there was no way the court could order them to be recalled. The court therefore refused to restrain Sunny Ade and his marketer, M. Ola Kazim from distributing the album. A tiny smile crossed Sunny’s face.
You recall that Chief Abioro was asking for N1,000,000 as damages for breach of contract. The court ruled that for recording with another company during the subsistence of the contract, Sunny Ade was liable. He was asked to pay N300! Yes, Three Hundred Naira! From N1,000,000 to N300! Sunny smiled for the first time.
The court having found that the contract was still subsisting, KSA was ordered not to release another album pending the expiration of the contract with Chief Abioro’s company, which was due in six months. Six months! What am I going to be eating? Sunny thought. Apparently, this was the only part of the judgment that Anti Wura, Buroda Alani’s third wife must have heard, and heard wrongly too! As if reading Sunny Ade’s mind, Justice Dosunmu said he realized that Sunny Ade would need to eat and feed his family in the six months that the contract had to run. His Lordship therefore held that the injunction was limited to only recording of albums and that Sunny Ade was free to do live performances for fees. His Lordship said that this was in order to avoid a situation where the King of Music would starve or be compelled to go back to Chief Abioro.
The Judge had hardly risen before King Sunny Ade jumped up to hug his counsel. He was free! He gave Gani a bear hug. He had learnt his lesson. Creativity and Business must go hand in hand. Years later, the King of Music recalled: “The lesson I learnt from the episode is that if an artiste is churning out hit records, he needs to keep an eye on the business side of things. If not, he would be in a mess.
(c) Written and copyrighted by Onigegewura
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Biography of Dele Odule and His Acting Career
Dele Odule is a Nigerian film actor, producer and thespian. He is currently the President of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria.
Background information
Full Name: Dele Odule
Born: 23 November, 1961
Birth place: Oru-Ijebu, Ijebu North, Ogun State, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigerian
Alma mater: University of Ibadan
Famous as: Actor, film producer, film director
Years active: 1986–present
Spouse: Barrister Olabisi Odule
Awards: City People Movie Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Yoruba Movie Personality of the Year (Male
Early childhood and educational career
Dele was born in the town of Oru Ijebu, in Ijebu North local government of Ogun State in 1961 where he had his basic and secondary school education.
He holds a Grade II Certificate from the Teacher’s Training College, Oru before he proceeded to the University of Ibadan, Oyo State where he studied Theatre Arts
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Dele started acting in a drama group called Oloko Theatre Group under the mentorship of Mukaila Adebisi.
He made his debut appearance in 1986 before he shot into limelight after starring in the movie titled Ti Oluwa Ni Ile. He has since gone on to star in over 200 movies
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2014: Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actor in the film Kori Koto (Yoruba)-Nominated
2014: Yoruba Movie Academy Awards, Best Actor in Supporting Role-Won.
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Full History Of Ogedengbe Obanla Of Ijeshaland
Ogedengbe of Ilesha - The Legendary African WarlordHRH, CHIEF OGEDENGBE, Obanla of Ijeshaland (Oba-Ala Ogedengbe of Ilesha I), in his warrior uniform. The first generation of the Great Ogedengbe dynasty.
Full name: Saraibi Ogedengbe (famously known as Ogedengbe Agbogungboro)
Place of Birth: Atorin Village, Ilesa, Osun state
Parents: Pa Apasanforijiwa & Madam Falupo
Decorations: Balogun of Ilesha
Seriki Ajanaku of Ijeshaland
General / Commander-in-Chief of the Ekiti Parapo Army
Obanla of Ijeshaland (Oba-Ala Ogedengbe of Ilesha I)
Ogedengbe Profile: Ogedengbe was a personality to behold a true character that made history and defines culture right from his early age to adulthood. He was a proud, courageous and confident Ijesa, although extremely difficult, he had a true and genuine love for his town and people. Ogedengbe was a no-nonsense man nor was he afraid of anyone. He was fearless, always willing and ready to fight or attack anyone who dares to challenge him and would not stop until the end. Ogedengbe had fame, charisma, wisdom and knowledge and was the ultimate icon of his time. Men want to be him and women want to be his wife.
The late Chief Ogedengbe Agbogubgboro, the Generalissimo of Ekiti Army was born at Atorin, a village about twenty kilometres from Ilesha in the now Atakomosa East Local Government areas. This was his mother's village; his father's village was Oke-Orisa which is about the same distance from Ilesha and in the same present day Local Government areas as Atorin.
Before Ogedengbe was born, the Ifa oracle predicted that he was going to be the saviour of Ijeshaland. The name given to Ogedengbe at birth was SARAIBI.
He was born as a normal child and he grew up at Atorin as a healthy industrous young man. From the early years of his life, it became clear that he was very strong and surpassed all his mates in acts of valour, whenever he engaged in wrestling with his mates, he always floored them, hence the name "OGEDENGBE". In adulthood, Ogedengbe engaged in several campaigns against the Ibadan people who were oppressing and attacking the Ijesha people. During one of such campaigns, he was captured and taken to Ibadan.
It was on this occassion the Ibadan people put tribal marks on his face before releasing him. He fought in the Ibadan army until he became a senior military commander and then returned to fight and lead the Ijesha forces. After this, he gathered a large army of Ijesha young men and engaged in several bitter fightings against the Ibadan people.
Ogedengbe exploits also took him to Ekiti and Akoko areas where he sold a lot of them into slavery. This was why he was often referred to as "O soko Ekiti soko Akoko". He also went as far as the present day Edo state. The Oba of Benin had to appeace him before he desisted from waging war against his domain. He gave Ogedengbe presents of beads, slaves and other valuable articles.
After this exploit, Ogedengbe returned to Igbara-Oke intending to settle down there. This was the time when the Ibadan people engaged the Ijeshas and the Ekitis in a fierce war at Oke-Imesi. The leaders of the Ijeshas and the Ekitis had to persuade Ogedengbe to come and lead them as his unrivalled exploits had become a legend in the whole of Yoruba land. He agreed and went to the battle field to check the inordinate ambition of the Ibadan people.
The fighting went on for about nine years . It was Captain Bower, the then resident commissioner at Ibadan who finally settled the war by a treaty in 1886 (23rd September, 1886) after he had won the war.
It was due to all these attributes that he possessed that made him into a local hero in his town.
Ogedengbe subsequently became one of the most important men in the history of Yorubaland, Nigeria and Africa, hence the name ‘OGEDENGBE AGBOGUNGBORO’ meaning ‘OGEDENGBE THE WARRIOR’
It began in the 19th century, a century of revolution in Yorubaland, after the fall of the old Oyo Empire due to political crisis. Ibadan, a new city founded in the 1820s wanted to dominate and rule the rest of the Yorubaland and as result, there were wars among the kingdoms of the Yorubas.In particular the Kiriji war (also known as the sixteen years war) which started in 1877, it involved the struggle for power, influence and survival.The Ibadan on declared ‘a war to end all wars’ on the Egba on Monday, 30th July 1877, the Kiriji war officially begun. The Ijebu joined and it began to spread. In 1878, it spread to the east, the Ekiti and Ijesa countries became united and formed an alliance known as Ekiti-parapo (the combined forces of the Ijesa and Ekiti) which was led by Ogedengbe of Ilesha . The Ife and Ilorin later joined. Ibadan now had a string of foes that were ready to fight for their independence and also to free themselves from Ibadan imperialism.
Ogedengbe and the Ekiti-parapo Army Picture of General Ogedengbe (second left) and some of his warriors - The Ekiti-parapo Army, taken shortly after their victory of the Kiriji war of 1877-1892.
Ogedengbe of Ilesha, Commander-in-Chief of the Ekiti-parapo ArmyDuring the war, in order to ensure close relationship between the families competing for power, dynastic marriages were a common phenomenon amongst the Yoruba Kingdom – especially among the Ekiti ruling houses. Ogedengbe, the Ijesa and Ekiti-parapo war hero, had wives from various parts of Yorubaland for the purpose of cementing political, and invariably, war alliances. It is believed that Ogedengbe had over 99 wives from various parts of Yorubaland. The king of Ila, for instance, sent him his daughter to prevent an attack on his town. Ogedengbe himself also gave his daughters in marriage to notable personalities from other parts of Yorubaland.
History has it that during the war, Ogedengbe was totally beheaded but he cheated death in a miraculous way. His headless body simply walked towards his head, he picked it up and fitted his head back on. This event, although very real and true but yet unbelievable, made his enemies even more terrified of him. For they believed that what could possibly kill Ogedengbe if the beheadings did not send him off to his grave.
This is why up till today, the house of Ogedengbe symbol is a sword to remind us all of the time the brave warrior was beheaded with a sword and still survived the attack. This attempt on his life enraged him and offered Ogedengbe a new lease of life to defeat all his enemies.
For a time Ogedengbe of Ilesha, the legendary warlord, even terrorised the Yorubaland extending his ravages to Benin territory, capturing towns and enslaving its inhabitants. The kiriji war was the last war among the Yorubas and it lasted for sixteen years. It was bought to a halt by British administration in Lagos, which produced the June 1886 Treaty and the proclamation of peace in Yorubaland. Although the peace treaty was ready in June, it could not be signed and sealed and the stalement continued until the Yoruba traditional ceremony (ritual) of ending a war was held at the appointed place on the battlefield
The war did not actually end until 1892. As a result of this war, Ibadan failed to build a lasting empire and provide unity for the Yorubas.
In 1986, a hundred years after the Kiriji war, a reconnaissance trip was made to the site of the signing of the peace treaty. The trip was part of an academic conference organised to mark the centenary of the Ekiti-parapo Peace. The teams’ discovery is illuminating on the Yoruba approach to peacemaking and peace enforcement. First, it was observed that war termination involved boundary adjustment. The planting of a peculiar plant, the dracaena perennial tree, delineated new boundaries (Yoruba word: peregun). At the Ekiti-parapo peace site, the two-peregun trees planted over a hundred years ago still proudly stand demarcating the Ibadan-Ekitiparapo territories and reminding all sides to the conflict of the cessation of hostilities. The greatest advantages of the peregun tree are its perennial features. It is not easily destroyed by fire, it survives droughts and it sprouts quickly if accidentally cut. In addition, among the Yoruba, a taboo is built around the tree: it must not be uprooted and wherever peregun stands is considered sacred. In essence, a sense of permanence and inviolability is built around Yoruba peace treaties.
The war prowess of the Ijesa military under the command of the great Ogedengbe were to be commended, for without their ferocious involvement in the Kiriji war and other battles, many parts of the Yoruba land would have been permanently subservient to Oyo and other more powerful Kingdoms. Other notable war heroes of the 19th century that displayed bravery were Fabunmi of Oke-Imesi, Oluyole, Ibikunle and Ogunmola of Ibadan, Onafowokan of Ijebu, Sodeke of Egba etc.
The Ekiti-parapo Army Picture of some of the Ekiti-parapo war heroes in their warrior uniform shortly after the Kiriji war of the 19th century.
After the final settlement of thre KIRIJI war, Ogedengbe returned back to Ilesha to settle down. Although there were one or two incidents such as being taken to Iwo for a short period between 1896 to 1898. On the whole Ogedengbe's home coming was relatively peaceful.
Ogedengbe-led Ilesa forces were given a hero welcome back home and Ogedengbe himself was rewarded for his stance, bravery and heroism during the war, he was honoured with a royal title of “OBANLA OF IJESHALAND" also known as "OBA-ALA OF ILESHA" (meaning THE "MIGHTY" KING OF IJESHALAND). A respectably earned title, truely deserving of a brave warrior.
Ogedengbe of Ilesha - The Legendary Yoruba WarlordOBA-ALA OF ILESHA is the highest chieftaincy title in Ijeshaland making OGEDENGBE the second in command and rank to the monarch, OWA-OBOKUN OF IJESHALAND. Ogedengbe also had his own palace known as the Oba-Ala palace at Okesa street, Ilesa which is a stone throw away from the Owa’s (King) palace. The shape of his palace is round, a letter ‘O’ shape to signify the first letter of his name – OGEDENGBE
Although, OWA is the ultimate decision-maker in Ilesha, no law can actually be passed on the land without prior consultation with the OBANLA (Oba-Ala).
History has it that none of Ogedengbe’s descendant have actually being crowned OWA (King), as Ogedengbe himself was a KINGSMAKER (Afobaje) rather than a king. For example, it was because of Ogedengbe that Ilesa never introduced two Agunlejikas during his reign.
The Ijesha people wanted to make him the Owa at one stage, but he refused. In the end, he was installed as the OBANLA OF IJESHALAND in 1898.
It is also important to note that this chieftaincy title was specially created for Ogedengbe to show Ijeshas gratitude as they felt greatly indebted towards him. No other person/s has ever been bestowed with such title before him. This is why up till today; the OBA-ALA of ILESHA chieftaincy title is more likely to be awarded to an Ogedengbe as a mark of respect for the Great Ogedengbe himself. In the past, Ilesha’s worthy personalities other than Ogedengbe’s descendant had been awarded the OBA-ALA OF ILESHA title but when an Ogedengbe is bestowed with this title, it becomes known as “OBA-ALA OGEDENGBE OF ILESHA”.
Ogedengbe of Ilesha was crowned the OBA-ALA OGEDENGBE OF ILESHA I, after the kiriji war. Chief Saraibi Ogedengbe lived peacefully thereafter until he died on the 29th July, 1910. The sky rocked and thundered (3 times) to show that a great warrior had passed away. He was buried at his palace and his descendants have since carried on with the great legacy the Legendary Yoruba warrior left behind.
His first son, Ogunleye later became the Oba-Ala Ogedengbe of Ilesha ll. Ogedengbe’s grandson, Stephen Olusesan became the Oba-Ala Ogedengbe of Ilesha lll – all are now of blessed memory. All the Oba-Ala Ogedengbe of Ilesha are buried at the Oba-Ala’s palace at Okesa Street, Ilesha.
In Nigeria today, Ogedengbe’s name is synonymous with Ilesa (his town) or the word ‘Agbogungboro’ (Yoruba word meaning ‘The Warrior’). He was an icon during his days and his greatness is still felt and present up till today. Ogedengbe was without a doubt a big celebrity, whom today is referred to as an inspiration to young men. His statue can still be seen as you enter the city of Ilesha, which was erected as a permanent memorial to him.
The people of Ijesha always says that "The day Ogedengbe died, God shot gun throughout Nigeria (Ojo ti Ogedengbe ku, Olorun yon ibon)"
Ogedengbe Agbogungboro – you will never be forgotten and your greatness and legendary will surely reign forever.
1st generation - HRH, Late Chief Saraibi Ogedengbe
OBA-ALA OGEDENGBE OF ILESHA I
2nd generation - HRH, Late Chief Ogunleye Ogedengbe
OBA-ALA OGEDENGBE OF ILESHA II
3rd generation - HRH, Late Chief Stephen Olusesan Ogedengbe OBA-ALA OGEDENGBE OF ILESHA III
4th generation - HRH, Chief Mathew Oyekanmi Ogedengbe OBA-ALA OGEDENGBE OF ILESHA IV
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Ogedengbe of Ilesha - The Legendary African WarlordHRH, CHIEF OGEDENGBE, Obanla of Ijeshaland (Oba-Ala Ogedengbe of Ilesha I), in his warrior uniform. The first generation of the Great Ogedengbe dynasty. Full name: Saraibi Ogedengbe (famously known as Ogedengbe Agbogungboro) Place of Birth: Atorin Village, Ilesa, Osun state Parents: Pa Apasanforijiwa & Madam Falupo Decorations: Balogun of Ilesha Seriki Ajanaku of Ijeshaland General / Commander-in-Chief of the Ekiti Parapo Army Obanla of Ijeshaland (Oba-Ala Ogedengbe of Ilesha I) Ogedengbe Profile: Ogedengbe was a personality to behold a true character that made history and defines culture right from his early age to adulthood. He was a proud, courageous and confident Ijesa, although extremely difficult, he had a true and genuine love for his town and people. Ogedengbe was a no-nonsense man nor was he afraid of anyone. He was fearless, always willing and ready to fight or attack anyone who dares to challenge him and would not stop until the end. Ogedengbe had fame, charisma, wisdom and knowledge and was the ultimate icon of his time. Men want to be him and women want to be his wife. The late Chief Ogedengbe Agbogubgboro, the Generalissimo of Ekiti Army was born at Atorin, a village about twenty kilometres from Ilesha in the now Atakomosa East Local Government areas. This was his mother's village; his father's village was Oke-Orisa which is about the same distance from Ilesha and in the same present day Local Government areas as Atorin. Before Ogedengbe was born, the Ifa oracle predicted that he was going to be the saviour of Ijeshaland. The name given to Ogedengbe at birth was SARAIBI. He was born as a normal child and he grew up at Atorin as a healthy industrous young man. From the early years of his life, it became clear that he was very strong and surpassed all his mates in acts of valour, whenever he engaged in wrestling with his mates, he always floored them, hence the name "OGEDENGBE". In adulthood, Oge
Biography of Antar Babatunde Laniyan,One of the best Yoruba Movies Actor and Producer Samurano studio.opera.com Full Name: Antar Babatunde Laniyan. Stage Name: Antar Laniyan Date of Birth: May 26. Education: Theatre Arts, University of Ibadan Nationality: Nigerian Marriage status: Married. Languages: English, Yoruba. Occupation: Actor, Producer. Ace actor, film director and producer, Antar Laniyan, has sensationally revealed that his mother carried the pregnancy that produced him for 18 months due to spiritual manipulation. The actor, who was recently nominated as one of the best four actors in Africa, also told us that he would have become a soldier. He also spoke on other personal issues. Many Nigerians know you for your acting prowess, but not many know your history. Could you tell us a bit of yourself? I am from Osogbo, in Osun State. The name, Antar, is Yoruba; it has to do with the story of my birth; that is why it’s unique; that’s why you hardly can or you may not find another person bearing that name. So, it has to do with the story of my birth. I overstayed in my mother’s womb. I stayed 18 months. At that time, there was this fear that my mother would die with the baby in her womb; so she had to run all over the place to seek help. During her sojourn, she met a great herbalist that revealed what was the cause of the abnormal delay. She found out that someone was behind it. An animal called iguana, which is awonriwon or Antar in Yoruba, had to be used. It ‘s bigger than lizard. It was added to some salt and a concoction was made for my mother to take. A few hours after she took it, she went into labour. On her way to the hospital, I came on. She didn’t, therefore, see anything wrong in naming me after the animal. Is there any other name she calls you apart from that? She calls me Babatunde and others, but she prefers that name to others. She preferred it. She said that as far as she was concerned I am Antar. (laughs) When did you
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