Ijebu people
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The Ìjẹ̀bú people are a Yoruba subgroup hailing from Nigeria. located in the southwest of the country. The Ijebu people speak the Ijebu language.
Description
[edit]The Ijebu share boundaries on the north with the Ibadan, on the west with the Egba and on the east with the Ilaje, all of which are other subgroups of the Yoruba.[1] The Ijebus are one of the most populous of all of the sub groups of the broader Yoruba ethnic group.[2] and were allegedly the first Yoruba sub-ethnic group to establish relations with the Europeans in the 15th century.[3] The Ijebus, though split into various divisions (including Ijebu Ode, Ijebu Igbo, Ijebu Imushin, Ijebu Ife and Ijebu Ososa), see themselves as united under the leadership and authority of the monarchical Awujale, who is seated in Ijebu Ode.[2] The Ijebu people are known for the trade and production of very tasty cassava flakes (popularly known as Garri).
They are industrious and known to be thrifty. Many industrialists in Nigeria are of Ijebu stock. This include Chief Adeola Odutola, Senator Jubril Martins-Kuye, Chief Okusanya Okunowo, Mike Adenuga. Bisi Rodipe amongst others.
The paramount ruler and leader is Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland who has been on the throne for 64 years making him the longest reigning king in Nigeria. He ascended the throne at the age of 25. The Awujale just celebrated his 90th birthday.[4]
A notable ceremony by the people of Ijebu is Ojude Oba, meaning "The King's Forecourt,". It is an ancient festival celebrated by the Yoruba people of Ijebu-Ode, a prominent town in Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria. Held annually on the third day after Eid al-Kabir (Ileya), the festival is an occasion for paying homage and showing respect to the Awujale, the traditional ruler of Ijebuland. Renowned for its deep spiritual significance and vibrant displays, Ojude Oba stands as one of the most prestigious and celebrated festivals in both Ijebuland and Ogun State at large.[5]
Notable people
[edit]- Wizkid: Global music artiste
- Kwam 1: Popular Fuji artiste
- DJ Jimmy Jatt: Nigerian Disc Jockey
- Tobi Amusan: Nigerian sprinter
- Eniola Badmus: Nollywood actress
- Hubert Ogunde: Nigerian actor and playwriter
- Mike Adenuga: Yoruba Billionaire and Business Mogul
- Buruji Kashamu: Nigerian Politician (1958-2020)
References
[edit]- ^ "Ijebu Kingdom - Brief History". bobakeye.
- ^ a b "The Ijebu Kingdom". 31 January 2017.
- ^ "Ijebu people: shrewd business-like sub-Yoruba ethnic group who were the first Yoruba to have contact with Europeans".
- ^ Writer, Guest (2024-04-03). "Celebrating Oba Sikiru Adetona: Blessed by God and honoured by men". TheCable. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ Kukoyi, Ibraheem Adesina (2024-07-25). "Nigeria's Ojude-Oba festival celebrates heritage with colourful parades and horsemanship: how it could be used to attract tourists". The Conversation. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
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