The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has declared that Oduduwa, the progenitor of the Yoruba race, was the first crowned king in the world.
The monarch made the assertion during a live programme on Ilaji FM, stressing the historical and cultural significance of Oduduwa to the Yoruba people and global civilization.
The revered monarch described the throne of Ile-Ife as the origin of kingship, not just in Yorubaland, but globally.
According to him, “The first Ooni, Oduduwa, was not only a leader but the first crowned king in the history of mankind.”
During the special broadcast, Kabiyesi showered praises on the Okanlomo of Yorubaland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, for founding Ilaji Radio.
He offered royal blessings, praying for the station to soar and become a beacon for Yoruba culture, heritage, and global influence.
When asked why he holds Ibadan so dear, the Ooni’s response was heartfelt: “Ibadan is my root. The first Ojaja was once a warlord in Ibadan. Lagelu, who founded Ibadan, came from Ile-Ife and was originally Agelu.”
The broadcast didn’t just inform it inspired.
Listeners described it as a masterclass in history, heritage, and the unbreakable bond between Ife and Ibadan.
With Ilaji FM as the voice, Yoruba history is not only being preserved but also amplified for generations to come.
