Ijebuland’s Ancestral Fire: Why Politics Cannot Usurp the Sacred Awujale Succession
The serene hills of Ijebuland, cradling a Yoruba kingdom forged in trade and defiance, now host a keen contest between timeless tradition and the long arm of state authority. Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale whose 65-year reign from 1960 ended with his passing on July 13, 2025, at age 91, left an indelible mark: […]
