Ogun State Kings- The Ewusi Of Makun Sagamu

EWUSI OF MAKUN

My father, Oba Timothy Oyesola Akinsanya, is the current Ewusi of Makun, Sagamu, Remo, Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria. Ewusi is the traditional title of the king of Makun. He ascended the throne on 27th May 2007.

Sagamu is composed of 13 different towns which are as follows: Makun, Ofin, Epe, Soyindo, Ibido, Egbepa, Ado, Ipoji, Batoro, Oko, Ijoko, Latawa, Ijagba that came together in 1865.

Makun has four ruling houses. They are:-

(a) Osoribiya/Abara
(b) Inanuwa
(c) Muleoruwa/Orungba
(d) Eerikokunsa/Olukokun/Agunloye.

The four ruling houses rotate the kingship of the Ewusi.

On the demise of an Ewusi , it is the tradition of Makun to perform all the traditional rites and rituals. The next ruling house knows itself. It is their duty to present the candidate for the vacant stool. The family can present one or more candidates to the kingmakers in Makun. The kingmakers in Makun are ten in number. They are the following through their titles. Only those who are holding these titles as at the time a new king is to be appointed are the kingmakers. They are as follows.

1. The Lisa
2. “ Losi
3. “ Aro
4. “ Odofin
5. “ Oliwo
6. “ Apena
7. “ Balogun
8. “ Ogbeni odi (Asoju Oba)
9. “ Olotu Omoba.
10. “ Akoje

There are so many events that will take place between between the period of selection and coronation. There will be restriction, seclusion, and transformation in a practice commonly known as Ipebi.

Ipebi

This is usually a three-month seclusion in a native shrine He is not allowed to see any member of his family except male. During this time he goes through different rites and learns all he needs to know about the traditions and customs of the land and he is fortified traditionally and he gains the power of the previous Ewusis before him. This is a period of real transformation from a mere man to the Oba, alase, ekeji Orisa (King, the ruler and the gods’ lieutenant).

Below are some of the known Ewusis that have ruled over Makun although It was be noted that this is not an exhaustive list due to lack of historical records.

1. Ewusi Osoribiya - Atobatele I
2. Ewusi Agunloye - Agunloye I
3. Ewusi Eerikokunsa - Eerikokunsa I
4. Ewusi Orungba - Orungba I
5. Ewusi Inanuwa - Inanuwa I
6. Ewusi Ajayi Afolu - Afolu I
7. Ewusi Soleghe Olukokun - Olukokun I
8. Ewusi Soyombo Agunloye - Agunloye II
9. Ewusi Sotinwa Atobatele - Atobatele II
10. Ewusi Theo. Oremade - Olukokun II
11. Ewusi Michael Ashaye - Eerikokunsa II
12. Ewusi Henry Adetunji Ayeola - Afolu II
13. Ewusi Olutayo Efuwape Ogunsowo - Inanuwa II
14. Ewusi Timothy Oyesola Akinsanya - Orungba II

Ewusi of Makun, Oba Timothy Oyesola Akinsanya & Olori Beatrice Iyabode Akinsanya, coronation day, 27th May 2007

Ewusi of Makun, olori and Akarigbo, Paramount ruler of Remo (Late Oba Sonariwo)

Ewusi of Makun Kingdom

Makun has two main quarters which ate Ojutun and Agbowa. Traditionally, they have been associated with the  clan cults of Makun. It must be noted that even with the introduction of  Christianity and Islam, the traditional clan cults are still maintained by their custodians. There are other major quarters and sub-quarters that emanated from the two main quarters. The quarters, either major or sub-quarter are the following.

1. Itun Alara
2. Itun Imode
3. Itun Ejina
4. Itun Abara
5. Itun Emuko
6. Itun Ojutun
7. Itun Isote
8. Itun Yenugho
9. Itun Ode
10. Itun Kuna
11. Itun Regun
12. Itun Agbon
13. Itun Liwo
14. Itun Ladugba
15. Itun Oje
16. Itun Solomade

My parents at the Thanksgiving ceremony of my father's coronation day 28th May 2007

Ewusi of Makun with the Akarigbo & Paramount ruler of Remoland, Oba Babtunde Adewale Ajayi in a meeting

Although, the purpose of this piece is not to give a comprehensive account of the history of Makun or Indeed Sagamu. A more comprehensive account can be found  here, nevertheless it is noteworthy to remember that Sagamu is the commercial capital of Remo Town, a very important Town in Ogun State that also seats the paramount ruler of Remo, the Akarigbo. 

I remain a proud son of Makun, a great, thriving & developing community full of hard working and accommodating people. Makun is the home of colourful tradition, culture and festivals. Home to many masquerades, traditional worshippers, Christians & muslims alike. It is home to many industrious sons & daughters of  Sagamu and Ogun State. Long live Makun!

Shocking Video!! Oniru Prince Beaten Up By Security Personnel

Tijani Oniru, one of the sons of Oba Abiodun Idowu Oniru, the late Oniru of Iruland who died in 2019 has been spotted in a viral video being beaten by some men who had "security" inscribed on the outfit they wore.

Though what caused the altercation is still unknown at the moment, however one of the "security" men was heard saying that he came to attack them. Tijani was subsequently pushed out of the gate.

Twitter user @harleem360 who shared the video and also tagged Lagos government authorities in his tweet, wrote;

Hmmm ..World War 2 in oniru
The boys of the new oba of Oniru assaulting Tijani Oniru (son of former oba) ..All these is not necessary .....@followlasg @jidesanwoolu @Mr_JAGss  #oniru #lagos

Congrats To Iyalode Of Ijebuland

Congratulations to CHIEF MRS BISI OSIBOGUN who was recently conferred with the prestigious tittle of IYALODE of Ijebu Land by His Imperial Majesty, Alaiyeluwa, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu Land.

For her impeccable character, the proud mother of Olufela and Adeola have variously been honoured as Arobake of Imoru Ijebu on 11th May, 1985, the Omeso of Ijebu Land before her latest elevation to the exalted office of Iyalode of Ijebu Land on 27th April, 2020 by Hrm, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. 

Iyalode Bisi Osibogun, a well respected Ijebu High Chief is a woman of substance, a fashionista, kind and very thoughtful.

We heartily wish our mama a very glorious and successful tenure, very sound health, wisdom, God's mercy, long life and prosperity abundance.

GOLCA 

Ooni Of Ife Adopts a 17 Year Old Artist

Ooni Adopts 17 Year Old Pencil Art Boy The Arole Oduduwa, Ooni Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi ojaja ll, the Ooni of Ife has adopted the 17 year old pencil art boy who drew his portrait with pencil. The Traditional and supreme head of Yoruba race announced this adoption on his Instagram ''I got tagged on Twitter a few months back from a young man who made a brilliant pencil drawing of myself, in my appreciation for his art I invited him to my palace. 

The 17 year old superlative Samuel who is just about to graduate from secondary school has been adopted by me, his fees till his tertiary education will be taken care of by me, and he will be gainfully employed right here in my palace. Its clear that if we all work together as a people, irrespective of our special positions or privileged social status, we can deliver access to sustainable socioeconomic opportunity that suit our people. 

It was an endless gratitude for me meeting his mother who is a corn seller and who demonstrates an incredible heart of motherhood. She reveres in awe of the Stool of Oduduwa at the sight of me. I thank God for the position he has put me in. Since my ascension, my royal stool is dedicated to ambitious young Nigerian populations who are daily pushing hard through the barriers of economy instability and uncertainties to gain better livelihood and reconstruct the multifarious challenges that are existential to our survival as a nation. I look forward to continuing in the mission of discovering beautiful souls and Samuels out there who need help and I will continue to help and support all that I can''-Ooni of Ife

King Mswati Of eSwatini Goes Into Quarantine

MBABANE:King Mswati allegedly went into self-quarantine shortly after declaring a State of emergency in the midst of the CoronaVirus outbreak, Lusendvo Fakudze, the Ludzidzini Palace Governor has confirmed.

But it is not clear whether he isolated himself within one of his Palaces in eSwatini or secretly flew out of the country as his private jet was seen leaving the country this week to an unknown destination.

The confusion regarding the whereabouts of the King comes in the midst of challenges perpetrated by the lack of equipment to fight the CoronaVirus as the health system has collapsed.

Speaking to this Swaziland News, Lusendvo Fakudze, the Ludzidzini Palace Governor said currently, no visitors were allowed to see the King saying everyone has been commanded to work extra hard, educate the public and make sure the Nation is safe.

The Governor did not disclose the whereabout of the King but emphasized the importance of taking the CoronaVirus seriously as per the command of the Head of State.

“Currently, no visitors are allowed to see the King, our only focus now is to educate the public about this epidemic as per the command of the King. The situation is bad Nkhosi and we hope God will be with us as a Nation. God has promised that he will stand by those who stand with him. Natsi nasihlala kuye angeke aze asilahle” he said.

The Governor urged the public to make sure they remain safe in the midst of the outbreak adding that there should be public campaigns to educate the Nation on safety measures. King Mswati, through Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini declared a State of emergency in the midst of the CoronaVirus outbreak and immediately went into self-isolation.