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Ọlábánjọ Ògúnlọlá Ògúndìran was of Ibariba descent. He and his wife, Esuu, built their hut by the side of the Àjàgbọn tree.[6]

According to an early missionary, "Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́ in 1891 was a walled city, the gates of which were closely watched by day and securely closed by night. The town, picturesque and well watered was isolated from the rest of the Yoruba towns. Political relations were maintained with the Ibadans, for the country depended on its security on the warriors of Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́ and Ikirun...The strength of Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́ lay in the wall and moat surrounding the town, and the warriors made full use of it by sitting close and tight.."[7]

The area that is called Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́ today is between Igbọ́n and Ìrẹṣà—Arẹṣà to the west; Oníkòyí to the East; Olúgbọ́n to the north; and Tìmì of Ẹdẹ to its south direction—according to Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́ History and Origin Documentary by Israel Ayanwuyi.

Ògúnlọlá (later Ṣọ̀ún) noticed smoke oozing from some nearby locations. He took courage and approached these places and discovered other hunters. There is no more Baálẹ̀ Akandíẹ̀.[8]


Ogunlola, after the discovery of these hunters, took the initiative to invite them to form the Alongo Society. The primary objectives of the society were: defence against Sunmoni (slave prowlers) raids group hunting of wild animals, and mutual assistance. After each day's hunting, they retired to Ogunlola's hut where they were treated to beans and other meals and were served with Sekete wine brewed by Ogunlola's wife from fermented guinea corn. They also engaged in discussing current affairs and planning.[citation needed]

Esuu, the wife of Ogunlola, introduced the worship of Orisapopo to Ogbomosho. The worshippers were distinguished by white beads worn round their necks and wearing of white dresses only. Drinking of palm wine was forbidden to them. The name Orisapopo was probably derived from the fact that Ogunlola's hut was on the northsouthern route, therefore the Orisala being worshipped in the hut was named "Orisapopo" (idol by the highway). The importance and influence of 'Orisapopo' among the citizens of Ogbomoso is immense. It can be described as the patron Òrìṣà of Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́.[9]


During the time, the Ibaribas, under the leadership of Elemoso, attacked Oyo-Ile near Ilorin city. Elemoso caused a devastating havoc among the Oyo people, so much that they feared him in battle. Elemoso consequently laid total siege on Oyo, causing famine and untold hardship among the people.[citation needed]

Alaafin was so impressed by Ogunlola's prowess that he, the Alaafin, requested Ogunlola to stay in the capital (Oyo-Ile) instead of returning to his settlement. Ogunlola politely declined saying "Ejeki a ma se ohun" meaning "let me manage the that place." His majesty, the Alaafin, granted Ogunlola's wish to return to his settlement. This was later contracted to Ogbomoso.[citation needed]

Eventually, the authority of Ogunlola became greater and more respected. His compound by the Ajagbon tree then became the Soun's palace and a rallying point for all Ogbomoso citizens.[citation needed]

Ogbomosho, because of her strategic location, quickly grew from a village status to a medium size town. Her people were also renown warriors. During the Fulani wars of the 19th century, many towns and villages (about 147) were deserted while their people took refuge in Ogbomosho. The influx of people further enhanced the size and strength of the town.

Traditional council

The traditional council in Ogbomosho comprises seven esteemed leaders, with diverse perspectives represented and they are headed by the Areago.

The council include:

Areago, Jagun, Bara, Ikolaba, Abese, Balogun and Iyalode.

List of Monarchs

The founder of Ogbomoso, Soun Olabanjo Ogunlola Ogundiran, was the first Soun of Ogbomoso. He had 5 sons, Lakale, Kekere, Esuo, Eiye and Jogioro. He was later succeeded by his youngest son, Erinbaba Alamu Jogioro, who was the second Soun.[13] The five royal houses of Ogbomoso are descended from the five sons of Soun Ikomeyede, the third Soun of Ogbomoso (and son of Jogioro), Toyeje, Oluwusi, Baiyewu, Bolanta Adigun, and Ogunlabi Odunaro. The title of Soun was originally a Baale (minor chief) as Ogbomoso was a small village within the realm of the Oyo Empire. In 1952, the title was changed to Soun and they became recognized as a monarch.[14]

Soun Olabanjo Ogunlola Ogundiran (c. 1659 – c. 1714)
Soun Erinsaba Alamu Jogioro (son of Ogunlola) (c. 1741 – c. 1770)
Soun Ikumoyede Ajo (son of Jogioro) (c. 1770 – c. 1797)
Ologolo (a son of Jogioro) and Olukan (grandson of Lakale and great-grandson of Ogunlola) ruled during this period but were deposed by the Alaafin of Oyo
Soun Toyeje Akanni Alebiosu, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Oyo (son of Ikumoyede) (c. 1800 – c. 1825)
Soun Oluwusi Aremu (son of Ikumoyede) (c. 1826 – c. 1840)
Soun Jayeola Bayewu Kelebe "Are Arolofin Alao" (son of Ikumoyede) (c. 1840 – c. 1842)
Soun Idowu Bolanta Adigun (son of Ikumoyede) (c. 1842 – c. 1845)
Soun Ogunlabi Odunaro (son of Ikumoyede) (c. 1845 – c. 1860)
Soun Ojo Olanipa "Aburumaku," the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Oyo (son of Toyeje) (c. 1860 - September 1869)
Soun Gbagungboye Ajamasa Ajagungbade I (son of Oluwusi) (1869 - c. 1871)
Soun Laoye Atanda Orumogege (son of Bayewu) (c. 1871 – c. 1901)
Soun Majengbasan Elepo I (son of Bolanta) (1901 - 1907)
Soun Adegoke Atanda Olayode I (son of Odunaro) (1908 - 1914; deposed by the Colonial Government)
Soun Itabiyi Olanrewaju Ande (son of Aburumaku, grandson of Toyeje) (1914 - 1916)
Soun Bello Afolabi Oyewumi Ajagungbade II (son of Ajagungbade I, grandson of Oluwusi) (1916 - February 18, 1940)
Soun Amao Oyetunde (son of Oyekola (never appointed), grandson of Laoye, and great-grandson of Bayewu) (1940 - June 12, 1944; deposed by the Colonial government, removed from some monarch lists); he was succeeded by his uncle
Soun Lawani Oke Lanipekun (son of Laoye, grandson of Bayewu) (October 16, 1944 - March 19, 1952)
Oba Olatunji Alao Elepo II (son of Elepo I, grandson of Bolanta) (1952 - 1966)
Oba Emmanuel Olajide Olayode II (son of Olayode I, grandson of Odunaro) (July 22, 1966 - July 1, 1969; killed during the Agbekoya revolt)
Oba Salami Ajiboye Itabiyi II (son of Itabiyi, grandson of Aburumaku, great-grandson of Toyeje) (June 4, 1972 - June 2, 1973)
Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi Ajagbungbade III (son of Ajagungbade II, grandson of Ajagungbade I, great-grandson of Oluwusi) (October 24, 1973 - December 12, 2021) HM Jimoh Oyewunmi Ajagbungbade III of the Oluwusi Royal House was the longest reigning Soun in modern history, and died on December 12, 2021, at the age of 95
Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III (Olaoye is the paternal great-grandson of Soun Laoye Atanda Orumogege through his son Emmanuel Oladayo Olaoye, who was a brother of Soun Lawani Oke Lanipekun) (September 8, 2023 -)

Ogbomosho

Ogbomosho (also known as Ogbomoso and Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́) is a city in Oyo State, south-western Nigeria.[2] It was founded in the mid 17th century.[3] The population was approximately 655,517 in 2024.[4] It is the second largest city in Oyo State and also among the most populated in Nigeria. It is the 3rd most populated city in South Western Nigeria after Lagos and Ibadan. The City itself has 5 local governments, which makes it one of the largest cities in Nigeria. And the city is set to be the capital of the newly proposed state "OYO STATE". Although the principal inhabitants of the city are the Yoruba people, there are people from other parts of Nigeria and other West African countries who are residents in the city.[5]

Ogbomosho
Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́

The Tortoise and the Dog

Tortoise and Dog were intimate friends and were both farmers.

Both of them had very big farms and planted different kind of crops.

They both lived in a village where the king of the village honored best farmer in the village every year. As a result of this, they both planned to become the next best farmer of the year in the village.

One day, both of them had a meeting, and they discussed on who to become the best farmer of the year between them. Tortoise told Dog to support him to be the best farmer, but Dog disagreed, saying that Tortoise should also support him to be the best farmer.

When they both were unable to come to an agreement, Tortoise told Dog that they should go differently and see who is more wiser to achieve the goal.

Because of this, Dog didn't think so much about it before he agreed to plant what no one had ever planted throughout the duration that the contest has lasted for, cocoa. Unfortunately, Dog forgot that cocoa is a bi-annual crop which can only be harvested after two years. But the Tortoise sat down in his house for days and started thinking on what to plant. He later came to the conclusion of planting yam in large quantity.

After the year passed- by, they both went to harvest their products. Tortoise harvested large quantity of yam but Dog harvested nothing. This made tortoise to be honored as the best farmer of the year and eventually won the king's award for the year. But the Dog what very bitter and regreted his actions.

MORAL LESSON: we should always think deeply before we put our actions into practice, not to be prompt to action about what we hear or see about life, but to have a pensive thought about it before putting action into place, because a little mistake might be too costly to bear its repercussion.

What is the U curve of life?
The U-shape in happiness relies on finding that young and old adults are happier than middle-aged adults. If the U-shape applies, then there should be a downward slide from the teens or early 20s into the 40s and 50s and a climb back up after the 50s (Galambos et al., 2015; Piper, 2015). Well-being in the transition to adulthood (teens through 20s), however, is characterized by diverse trajectories, with some young people thriving in this period and others floundering as they attempt to meet normative challenges (e.g., finishing education and finding work; finding a romantic partner; Krahn, Howard, & Galambos, 2015; Schulenberg, Bryant, & O’Malley, 2004). Some research shows depressive symptoms – indicative of negative affect – decrease on average from the late teens into the 20s and 30s although life circumstances and histories contribute to diversity in these trajectories (Galambos, Barker, & Krahn, 2006; Merikangas et al., 2003). Research specifically on within-person change in general levels of happiness between the teens and midlife is in short supply, but it is not clear that young people are happier than middle-aged adults as suggested by the U-curve (Galambos et al., 2015).

Seven Doors (2024 series)

Seven Doors is a 2024 Nigerian epic limited series produced by Femi Adebayo and distributed by Netflix. Released on 13 December 2024, the series marks the directorial debut for the producer, Femi Adebayo.[1] The film set in Ilara, Ondo State goes back to the 18th and 19th century Nigeria.[2] It stars Femi Adebayo, Chioma Akpotha, Adebayo Salami, Jide Kosoko, Gabriel Afolayan, Hafiz Oyetoro, Ronke Odusanya, Muyiwa Ademola and other cast members.[3][4] Adebayo has described the film as a love letter to Nigerian culture.[5]

Seven Doors
Genre
Nigerian film
Directed by
Femi Adebayo
Tope Adebayo
Adebayo Tijani
Starring
Femi Adebayo
Chioma Chukwuka
Kolawole Ajeyemi
Adebayo Salami
Jide Kosoko
Music by
Tolu Obanro
Country of origin
Nigeria
Original language
English
No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
6
Production
Producer
Femi Adebayo
Running time
40+ minutes
Original release
Network
Netflix
Release
13 December 2024

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The original and other still used definition of icon is a person or thing widely admired, especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere. Icon was derived from the Greek eikōn or eikenai, which means "to seem or to be like." Often the context was religious paintings from the Eastern Orthodox Church.