Teach Your Children Yoruba Language and History — List of Oyo State Obas and Their Royal Titles By Ayoade Davidson Ojeniyi, FCA

The Yoruba people are a proud and ancient nation whose history is richly woven with threads of royalty, language, and enduring tradition. From the grandeur of the Alaafin’s palace in Oyo to the revered stools of Ibadan, Ogbomoso, Eruwa, Iseyin, and Saki, each Oba stands as a living embodiment of heritage, a bridge connecting the ancestors to the present generation.

Oyo State, often regarded as the cradle of Yoruba political civilization, remains the heartbeat of this royal legacy. Every town and community, no matter how small, honours its traditional ruler as the custodian of its values, identity, and unity.

In this cultural compilation, Ayoade Davidson Ojeniyi, FCA, presents a detailed list of Obas across Oyo State and their respective royal titles, a timeless reference for scholars, cultural enthusiasts, and every Yoruba son and daughter who holds the richness of their ancestry.

List of Prominent Obas in Oyo State:

Oyo – Alaafin

Ogbomoso – Soun

Ibadan – Olubadan

Eruwa – Eleruwa

Saki – Okere

Iseyin – Aseyin

Ikoyi – Onikoyi

Sepeteri – Obalufon

Lanlate – Onilala and Onitabo

Igbope – Oba

Ilora – Akibio

Iresi – Olojaresi

Orile Igbon – Olugbon

Igboho – Alepata, Ona Onibode, and Onigboho

Okeho – Onjo

Ago-Are – Aare

Igboora Axis

Igboora, often referred to as the “Home of Twins,” currently has two officially crowned Kings, with others awaiting formal recognition. Altogether, there are six traditional stools in Igboora:

1. Olu of Igboora ✅

2. Olu-Aso of Iberekodo ✅

3. Bàbá-Aso of Igbole

4. Onidofin of Idofin

5. Onisagaun-un of Sagaun-un

6. Onipako of Pako

(All recognized Kings in Igboora enjoy the same privileges accorded to other Obas across Oyo State.)

Other Prominent Towns and Their Royal Titles

Igbo Ijaiye – Oluigbo

Ayete – Asawo

Igbeti – Onigbeti

Okaka – Olokaka

Kishi – Iba

Tede – Onitede

Ago Amodu – Alamodu

Ipapo – Eleyinpo (Remi-remi) / Onipapo

Ofiki – Alageere

Komu – Oniro

Otu – Oniro

Isemi – Onisemi

Iresa – Aresa

Iganna – Sabiganna

Igangan – Asigangan

Asia – Alasia

Irawo – Ajoriwin

Fiditi – Onifiditi

Ijio – Amunijio

Idere – Onidere

Awe – Alaawe

Iwere Ile – Oniwere

Oko – Oloko

Iresa Adu – Aresadu

Ilero – Elero

Ogbooro – Onisanbo

Iserin – Oniserin

Ado Awaye – Alado and Alawaye (two Kings)

Imia – Onimia

Tapa – Elempe

Ajaawa – Alajaawa

Itasa (Itile) – Onitile

If you are a Yoruba please save this. Watch out for Osun State the home of The Source: Ile Ife and Ilesa and the giant Ejigbo Axis.

Ireeeee oooooo kabiti kanka gbangba rabande!!!

The Yoruba monarchy system is more than a symbol of authority, it represents the identity, unity, and moral compass of the people. Each Oba is a living embodiment of history, ensuring that traditions, proverbs, and ancestral knowledge are passed from generation to generation.

As modernization and global culture continue to reshape African societies, it becomes increasingly important to teach our children the Yoruba language, culture, and history. This is how we preserve the legacies of our forebears and sustain the pride of our heritage.

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