Oluodo

In today's world, Oluodo is a topic that has caught the attention of millions of people around the world. From its origins to its impact on today's society, Oluodo has been the subject of study, debate and controversy. Over the years, it has proven its relevance in different areas, from politics to popular culture. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of Oluodo, analyzing its evolution over time and its influence on today's society. From its first manifestations to its current consequences, Oluodo continues to be a topic of interest for researchers, academics and the general public.

Oluodo
Alaafin of Oyo
PredecessorAláàfin Ọbalókun
SuccessorAláàfin Àjàgbó

Aláàfin Olúodò was an Aláàfin of Ọ̀yọ́ who died shortly after being crowned. He ruled the Oyo kingdom in the early 17th century and was preceded by Ọbalókun and succeeded by Àjàgbó. Olúodò continued the efforts and policies of Ọbalókun of both expansion and encroaching on the global market.[1]

Death

During a war against the Nupe, Olúodò lead the army and drowned in the Niger river during a Nupe counterattack. He was denied a royal funeral by the Oyo chiefs, because his body could not be retrieved from the water.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ Ogundiran, Akinwumi (2020). The Yoruba: A New History. Indiana University Press. p. 236. ISBN 978-0-253-05150-9.
  2. ^ Akintoye, Stephen Adebanji (2010). A History of the Yoruba People. Amalion Publishing (published 1 January 2010). pp. 274, 262. ISBN 978-2359260052.
  3. ^ Agiri, B. A. (1976). "When was Ogbomoso Founded? An Analysis of the traditions of origin of an Oyo- Yoruba town with special reference to problems of chronology and feedback". Transafrican Journal of History. 5 (1): 32–51. ISSN 0251-0391.