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Iwo Kingdom

Iwo Kingdom

Traditional state in Osun State, Nigeria

The Iwo Kingdom is a traditional state based on the city of Iwo in Osun State, Nigeria. The Yoruba kingdom, whose ruler is titled "Oluwo of Iwo", was established in the 14th century AD.[1]

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Historical Yoruba Cities

The Iwo people, like all other people of Yoruba stock are said to have originally belonged to Ile-Ife from where they migrated sometime in the 14th century. The earliest settlement was founded by Adekola Telu, son of the 16th Ooni of Ife, a female called Luwo Gbagida.[1] The present city of Iwo was founded in the 16th or 17th century.[2]

Rulers

Rulers of Iwo were:[1]

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9 November 2015 until present Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi Ilufemiloye Telu 1 from Molaasan Royal family a sub.section of Gbaase ruling house was installed as the 16th Oluwo of Iwoland

References

  1. [1]
    "History". Iwoland. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
  2. [2]
    "History and traditions of Iwo". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
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