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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ọjájá II, has emphasised that the people of Okun in Kogi State and Kwara are part of the Yoruba dynasty.
He urged them to always their ancestral roots in Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race.
The Ooni of Ife, speaking during a historic visit to Mopa in Kogi State, in honour of the Elulu of Mopa and Chairman of the Mopamuro Local Government Traditional Council, Oba Muyiwa Ibeun, on his first anniversary on the throne over the weekend, the Ooni pointed out that the boundaries separating them from their kinsmen in the southwest are artificial. He reiterated that they should recognise their deep connection to Ile-Ife, the ancestral home of the Yoruba people.
Okun’ means strength in the Yoruba language. Wherever the people of Okun are found in the world, they exhibit strength in everything they do. Those who still reside in Ile-Ife demonstrate their strength through farming and hunting, proving that they are truly part and parcel of the Yoruba, just like the people of Oyo.
“I appeal to you all to continue to see yourselves as part of the Yoruba dynasty, irrespective of the fact that geographical maps classify you as part of the north.

The Ooni of Ife emphasised the longstanding affinity between Okun people and Ile-Ife, reminding them that their forefathers relocated from Ile-Ife to their present location in Kogi State during the visit.
He used the occasion to eulogise the Obaro of Kabba and Chairman of the Okun Area Traditional Council, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, for his efforts in uniting the people of the region. He acknowledged the Obaro’s frequent visits to his palace in Ile-Ife, where he persistently urged him to visit the Okun people—a request that finally materialised.
The Ooni further noted that Oba Owoniyi’s concerns about the development of the region, particularly the establishment of a tertiary institution in Okunland, were recurring topics in their discussions whenever he visited.
He mentioned that he had previously attempted to visit the Obaro on two occasions but was unable to do so due to circumstances beyond his control.
He expressed his joy at finally meeting the Okun people at the historic point of ‘Imopapo’, now known as Mopa community.
This visit highlights the cultural and historical ties between the Yoruba kingdom and the Okun people.
The Ooni of Ife’s visit to Mopa, the heart of Okun land, underscores the importance of preserving and promoting cultural heritage. By acknowledging their shared ancestry and traditions, he aims to foster greater unity and cooperation among the people of Okun, Kwara, and the broader Yoruba kingdom.
This visit marks a significant moment in the history of Mopa and the Okun region, reinforcing their connection to the Yoruba dynasty. The Ooni’s presence is expected to facilitate cultural exchange and understanding, ultimately contributing to the development and progress of the region.
The Ooni’s remarks serve as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage shared by the people of Okun, Kwara, and the Yoruba kingdom, emphasising the need for continued collaboration and mutual respect.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of a leadership award to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, and the commissioning of a mannequin within the palace of the Elulu of Mopa.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/ooni-of-ife-reaffirms-okun-kwaras-connection-to-yoruba-dynasty/?

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ọjájá II, has emphasised that the people of Okun in Kogi State and Kwara are part of the Yoruba dynasty.
He urged them to always their ancestral roots in Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race.
The Ooni of Ife, speaking during a historic visit to Mopa in Kogi State, in honour of the Elulu of Mopa and Chairman of the Mopamuro Local Government Traditional Council, Oba Muyiwa Ibeun, on his first anniversary on the throne over the weekend, the Ooni pointed out that the boundaries separating them from their kinsmen in the southwest are artificial. He reiterated that they should recognise their deep connection to Ile-Ife, the ancestral home of the Yoruba people.
Okun’ means strength in the Yoruba language. Wherever the people of Okun are found in the world, they exhibit strength in everything they do. Those who still reside in Ile-Ife demonstrate their strength through farming and hunting, proving that they are truly part and parcel of the Yoruba, just like the people of Oyo.
“I appeal to you all to continue to see yourselves as part of the Yoruba dynasty, irrespective of the fact that geographical maps classify you as part of the north.”
The Ooni of Ife emphasised the longstanding affinity between Okun people and Ile-Ife, reminding them that their forefathers relocated from Ile-Ife to their present location in Kogi State during the visit.
He used the occasion to eulogise the Obaro of Kabba and Chairman of the Okun Area Traditional Council, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, for his efforts in uniting the people of the region. He acknowledged the Obaro’s frequent visits to his palace in Ile-Ife, where he persistently urged him to visit the Okun people—a request that finally materialised.
The Ooni further noted that Oba Owoniyi’s concerns about the development of the region, particularly the establishment of a tertiary institution in Okunland, were recurring topics in their discussions whenever he visited.
He mentioned that he had previously attempted to visit the Obaro on two occasions but was unable to do so due to circumstances beyond his control. He expressed his joy at finally meeting the Okun people at the historic point of ‘Imopapo’, now known as Mopa community.
This visit highlights the cultural and historical ties between the Yoruba kingdom and the Okun people.
The Ooni of Ife’s visit to Mopa, the heart of Okun land, underscores the importance of preserving and promoting cultural heritage. By acknowledging their shared ancestry and traditions, he aims to foster greater unity and cooperation among the people of Okun, Kwara, and the broader Yoruba kingdom.
This visit marks a significant moment in the history of Mopa and the Okun region, reinforcing their connection to the Yoruba dynasty. The Ooni’s presence is expected to facilitate cultural exchange and understanding, ultimately contributing to the development and progress of the region.
The Ooni’s remarks serve as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage shared by the people of Okun, Kwara, and the Yoruba kingdom, emphasising the need for continued collaboration and mutual respect.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of a leadership award to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, and the commissioning of a mannequin within the palace of the Elulu of Mopa.


https://tribuneonlineng.com/ooni-of-ife-reaffirms-okun-kwaras-connection-to-yoruba-dynasty/?

Hmm attached by force.. Okun and Kwara are not YORUBAS, they are Kwara and. Okun tribes, period!

kaltonga:

Hmm attached by force.. Okun and Kwara are not YORUBAS, they are Kwara and. Okun tribes, period!

There is no tribe called Kwara just like there's no tribe called Abia.

Georgry:


There is no tribe called Kwara just like there's no tribe called Abia.

Ooh now you know there is no tribe called Kwara? Interesting.

I am Aboriginal Ekiti, nothing concern me with any Ife...

Yoruba's have always been divided yet they claim sufferisticated

Honey

kaltonga:

Hmm attached by force.. Okun and Kwara are not YORUBAS, they are Kwara and. Okun tribes, period!

Nothing like Kwara or is there a tribe called Anambra, imo or Kano?

Attacheeee by force

Kwara is in the north.
Not south west.
Kwara state belongs to the caliphate.
Kwara is not yourba.
It was lost long ago

OOnirisa for a reason. We love our okun and Kwara people. one love

The ilorin beg to differ

This is good
As omoluabi....

SpecialAdviser:
Attacheeee by force

Dey play, Una eyes go clear.

princepee:
Kwara is in the north.
Not south west.
Kwara state belongs to the caliphate.
Kwara is not yourba.
It was lost long ago

Funny joke 😝

Cry us a river !

I grew up in Kwara state and we all speak Yooba 🗣️, except from few Baturu and Nupe people.


Gerrit? Na Una know where Una see north central because of some political reasons I don’t know 🤷‍♂️

YORUBA PARAPO

Yoruba are ONE☝🏾

God bless YORUBA NATION!

Everyone knows this... Kwara has always been Yoruba, only Fulani settlers went there to mix with the local population. Even till date Kwara is 80% Yoruba.

Okun people are also Yoruba, across 6 local governments in Kogi. People like Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Dino Melaye, Sen. Smart Adeyemi are popular Yorubas from Kogi state.

Yoruba land cuts across 8 states in Nigeria, with 7 of them being core Yoruba states:

1. Lagos
2. Ogun
3. Oyo
4. Osun
5. Ondo
6. Ekiti
7. Kwara (Yoruba state but under North Central)
8. Kogi (minority, about 20% population)

Ok

My Fulani friend say Kwara na half Fulani half yoruba

Okay

Mrchippychappy:
My Fulani friend say Kwara na half Fulani half yoruba

Which means they're YorubaFulani

Mrchippychappy:
My Fulani friend say Kwara na half Fulani half yoruba

Your friend is wrong. Yorubas make up over 80% of Kwara's population.

Fulanis are NOT native to Kwara state, they migrated there and used Islam as a major influence.

Everyone knows that Okun people are Yorubas. Large part of Kogi and Kwara States were a large breakaway chunk of old Oyo State. Geographically speaking, Nigeria State was founded on lies and mere expression.

Parts of South West was stolen and attached to the Northern region.

Parts of the South East was also stolen and attached to the Northern region also just to make the Northern region bigger than the rest of the country.

The geographic location called North Central is nonsensical. Nothing like North Central. If there's North Central, then where's South central?

The claimed by Northern region to hook up the Central and called it North Central was illegal and done purposely for political alignment.

There is always a demarcation to the extent any northern region can get to in a validated Map of a country but Nigeria situation went beyond any reasonable ideology.

N/B: Note that in the map, the Northern region almost claimed all the entities called Nigeria as Northern Nigeria..... They almost made the Southern region North South Region to kuku pack all the southern states as Northern Nigeria.

This is the reason I'm still saying it till today that Nigeria isn't a country yet..... Nothing like Nigeria.... We are only existing as a mere geographic expression.....

wallrichy:
Everyone knows that Okun people are Yorubas. Large part of Kogi and Kwara States were a large breakaway chunk of old Oyo State. Geographically speaking, Nigeria State was founded on lies and mere expression.

Parts of South West was stolen and attached to the Northern region.

Parts of the South East was also stolen and attached to the Northern region also just to make the Northern region bigger than the rest of the country.

The geographic location called North Central is nonsensical. Nothing like North Central. If there's North Central, then where's South central?

The claimed by Northern region to hook up the Central and called it North Central was illegal and done purposely for political alignment.

There is always a demarcation to the extent any northern region can get to in a validated Map of a country but Nigeria situation went beyond any reasonable ideology.

"North Central" is a hoax packaged by the military regime which was mainly composed of northern military heads...

In reality, what we have is a MIDDLE BELT, not North Central because the position of a lot of those places don't even align geographically with the north. In fact it would be more logical to call the states South Central than North Central because they are closer to the south geographically.

We need a government and Senate with BALLS to change that geographical nomenclature scam.

Yoruba

Who are the Okun people of Nigeria


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVk_2NgdZBQ?feature=shared



Traditional dance from Kwara state

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHY7XCueLkU?feature=shared