Moremi Ajasoro, Princess of the Yoruba.

Moremi Ajasoro, Princess of the Yoruba, was a figure of high significance in the history of the Yoruba peoples. She was a member-by-marriage of the royal family of Emperor Oduduwa, the progenitor of the Yoruba people. She was the wife of King Oranmiyan of Ife (and later Oyo). A woman of tremendous beauty and a faithful and zealous supporter of her husband and the Kingdom of Ile Ife. Moremi Ajasoro, Princess of the Yoruba, was a figure of high significance in the history of the Yoruba peoples. At this time there were neighboring tribes called Igbo, who were regularly and successfully raiding the people at and around Ile Ife. enslaved by these people, and because of this they were generally regarded with disdain by the Yoruba city-states.

Olukumi: An Interface Of Yoruba And Edo Kingdoms

Delta State of the federal republic of Nigeria is made up of 25 Local Government Areas (LGAS) and like every other state, it is represented in the Nigerian senate by three senators; Delta Central, Delta South and Delta North.

Delta Central comprises eight LGAS and is inhabited by the Urhobos while Delta Stouth also comprises eight LGAS and is home to the ethnic Ijaw, Isoko and Itsekiri while Delta North is home to the Ika, Enuani, Ukwuani sub-groups who are spread across nine LGAS.

ISESE L'AGBA L'OTU IFE...

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ISESE L'AGBA L'OTU IFE...

Isese l'agba; isese la koko bo: Eleda eni, isese eni ni;
Baba eni, isese eni ni;
Iya eni, isese eni ni;

Ori akoda ajifowora,
Ori apere eni, isese eni ni; Iyawo eni, isese eni;
Omo eni, isese eni.

Ibatan eni, isese eni.
Ilu ta ti bi ni, isese eni ni;
Esije, esije, ilu eni, isese eni ni.
Gbogbo ohun abalaye eni, isese eni ni won nse...

Awon alaimokanmokan eniyan la ma f'enu tenbelu saata isese. Oro eni ti ko ba noni isese dabi asiwere to ni Olorun kosi. E ma jeki a tori olaju tabi esinkesin tabi igbagbo osan gangan, ka wa lo so isese eni nu. Nitori bo pe, bo ya, isese eni npada wa beni wo.

Awon omoran to nmo oyun igbin ninu ikarawun, won a kuku wa bini. A gbodo ma ranti isese eni. Isese l'agba ba ba de Otu Ife nibi ojumo ti nmo wa.

Oro isiti fun gbogbo Omo Odu to da Iwa... E ku ojumo s'odun tuntun o. A juse o...

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Akure Kingdom gets new woman monarch

The first daughter of late Deji of Akure, Oba Adebiyi Adegboye Adesida, who died of an undisclosed ailment on the 2nd of December, has been made the he new traditional ruler of Akure Kingdom. Princess Adetutu Adeside-Ojie's position is said to be temporary pending when a new king emerges. She was installed after several traditional rites for the passage of her late father came to conclusion recently. The 36 year old new monarch lived abroad most of her life and holds a degree in pharmacy from the Texas Southern University, Houston Texas. Until her appointment as the Kingdom's regent, Princess Adetutu worked as a clinical pharmacist with the University Health system, Hospital in San Antonto Texas. She is married with three children.

Igolo Nwanyi 1 of Amoli: Oge Okoye bags Chieftancy Title (Pics)

 It wasn't just Chika Ike, actress Oge Okoye also got a Honorary Chieftaincy Title (Igolo Nwanyi 1 of Amoli) in Awgu L.G.A. Enugu State for her contribution to the growth and development of Igbo land. Congrats to her. Another pic after the break...

26yr old Emeka Rodney bags MTN Young Designer of the Year 2013

26 year old Rodney Emeka, the Creative Director of McMeka, won the MTN Young Designer of the Year competition at the Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2013. He runs McMeka, a Lagos based menswear design label which solely is targeted on bespoke tailoring which he founded in Sept. 2011. 
The young PH bred designer came against formidable names like Waneami, Diana aLa Vid (DLV), Ayo Van Elmar, Reni Smith, Ladunni Lambo, Sho by Adesola Obebe, Tumilla by Tumi Ladega, Kenneth Ize and Siaiano who have been also shortlisted as finalists for the MTN Young Designer of the Year. However, his hard work and resilience paid and he was crowned the winner. Continue steadily to see a number of his designs....

The True Origin of Christmas

All aspects of Christmas observance have their roots in Roman custom and religion. Consider the following admission  from a large American newspaper (The Buffalo News, Nov. 22, 1984): “The earliest reference to Christmas being marked on Dec. 25 comes from the second century after Jesus’ birth. It is considered likely the first Christmas celebrations were in  reaction to the Roman Saturnalia, a harvest festival that marked the winter solstice—the return of the sun—and