The Root Gazette
By: Lola Niran
The historical background of Imeke Awori traces back to the 15th Century when its founder, "Ajagun Osin," migrated from the "Iremo" compound in Ile-Ife, the central hub of the Yoruba community. He embarked on this journey with his two wives, Igbaji and Olamirokaye, and two sons, Akinyemi Alawo Giesi and Adejori Ishejoye, along with a retinue of chiefs and lieutenants. They brought with them deities like Ogun, Iseki, Ifa, Alaalu, and regal possessions such as a Beaded Crown and Staff.
Ajagun Osin's first wife bore two sons, Akinyemi Alawo Giesi and Adejori Ishejoye, while the second wife faced infertility. As they ventured out for new opportunities, they relied on lunar phases to mark the passage of days, months, and years. Their journey took them from Ile-Ife to Oyo-Ile and eventually to Idi-Ota, now known as Ota, where Oba Ota established his settlement. From there, they continued to Ado-Odo, where the first Olofin named "Onitako" settled, along with Olamitan (Oba Ajagun's junior brother), who became the guardian of the Ogun Shrine for unity and protection.
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While in Ado-Odo, consultations with the Ife Oracle prompted them to move further. This led to a division among the various Obas, with Oba Ajagun and his group heading eastward. Along their journey, they paused at a place known in the Awori dialect as "Aduro sibi ke" (We stay here for some time), which eventually gave rise to the community of "Imeke."
After spending some time in Imeke, Adejori Ishejoye, along with some of his father's chiefs, including Olofin and Alaruwe, decided to explore eastward. They eventually reached a captivating environment near a lagoon where they decided to settle. Here, they discovered a natural plant called "Selefu," with seeds resembling diamonds. Overwhelmed with joy, they exclaimed, "Owo ree" (this is money), and named their new home "Ilu-Owo," now known as "Iworo."
While they waited for others from Imeke to join them in Iworo, it never came to pass. After a prolonged wait without a leader, the chiefs chose to crown Adejori Ishejoye as their king, considering him a rightful heir to Oba Ajagun. They orchestrated a coronation using the king-making properties, including the Gbeedu drum, staff, and beaded crown, which had been brought from their original home. However, the sound of the traditional drum (Gbeedu) alerted Oba Ajagun, who quickly recognized its significance and rushed to Iworo.
Upon his arrival, he encountered Chief Odofin Eru, who respectfully explained the circumstances leading to Adejori Ishejoye's coronation. Enraged, Oba Ajagun sought to confront the new king. Chief Odofin pleaded earnestly, revealing that Adejori Ishejoye was indeed his son. He implored Oba Ajagun to stay by the bay of the lagoon. In his fury, Oba Ajagun pronounced incantations that caused the earth to open, swallowing him whole. He commanded that no one from Iworo should pass or cross over the spot where he vanished.
WORLD TOURISM DAY: BADAGRY WEST UNVEILS BOGLO CENOTAPH.
By: Manoah Kikekon
In commemoration of World Tourism Day, Badagry West LDA has unveiled a historical tomb of Chief Kwabla Boglo Hedoh at Boglo Community, Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria.
The event was laced with Zangbeto performances, cultural dance, and local food competitions. Boglo is one of the foremost settlers in the area, he was a fisherman and the founder of Salvation Army Primary School, Anlo Boglo.
Speaking at the event on Tuesday, Hon. Gbenu Henungbe Joseph said, "This is historic, and as we all know the importance of tourism today, this place is for relaxation and could generate revenue for the community and the LCDA."
The chairman further promised to develop the seashore close to the site to achieve better relaxation centres for visitors. Badagry West is said to have been doted with various historic sites that should be developed.
He said the people of Badagry West should be of good behaviour and avoid engaging in smuggling, drug, or human trafficking. The youths should be good ambassadors of their various communities, and there should be synergy among the people.
He pleaded with the tourist investors to come and tap into the riches of tourism in the area, as several tourist sites are yet to be developed, and this will generate enormous funds for the investors and the government.
Solomon Gvenupo Zosu, the senior special adviser on tourism and special works to the Chairman Badagry West LCDA, said, "Today is very symbolic as we unveil the Cenotaph, which has been in existence since the 1970s. Boglo happened to be a prominent fisherman, he invited European missionaries who settled at Gbogbele to Boglo to start western education."
"Badagry is already known for tourism, but we need to do more. We are still pleading with the state and federal governments to develop our tourist sites so this place can be a viable tourist hub. We can only do little as a local government."
He assured the people that the Tourism Day celebration has become a continuous exercise in Badagry.
"Two years from now, with people like Honourable Gbenu Henungbe Joseph, the sky is the starting point for tourism in Badagry," he added.
James Anago Osho, a tourist expert and the founder of Badagry Beyond the Chains, said, "The name Badagry sells itself because Badagry is already on the international map. All we need is infrastructural development. Our heritage is huge, and the potential is massive."
From this moment on, people will start visiting this place, and other places like this need to be developed," he said.
He gave an instance of where the Zangbeto were performing and foods were brought out of its grass costume: "This could be a means to provide the people's needs. We need to repackage and sell to the world what we have," he added.
PUBLIC OPINION: HOW DO YOU TREAT CHEATING IN MARRIAGE/DATING? AND WHAT ARE THE UNDERLYING CAUSE?
ANONYMOUS
When I just entered the marriage everything was strange to me too … I use to copy girls number and swear for them (Laughs) but later I realize i'm just stressing myself because there’s no changes at all and those side chicks were just insulting me (Laughs) and anytime i face my husband to fight him he will turn to serious fight ni ooo so the best advice is to keep praying and and be looking.
TAYO OWOJAIYE...
Cheating in marriage is not a one-sided thing. As it's common with the men (husbands) so is it with the women (wives)
Certain factors can cause cheating in marriage.
Peer pressure is one of the common reasons partners cheat in marriages. Wanting to meet up with certain standards in order to be accepted.
Also, certain partners are not satisfied with who they ended up with and once they see what they want outside the urge to get down with the person begins to build up. This could be because they were forced/deceived into the marriage.
And some people can never be satisfied with a thing, they'd always want to try other ones out no matter what is done to please them.
Lastly, some people have single-handedly sent their partners away because of their uncouth behaviors/attitudes.
ENGR GBENGA KUTON....
There's something we all need to understand the most, men are polygamous in nature, what men need is love and love generate respect to all men, there's a saying that what men can do, women can do better, that's what led so many women into becoming single mum's and how can we curb that effects on our families is very much important.
Way forward:- women are meant to be calm and love their husbands, women are home builders anywhere in the world.
Cause of cheating:- Tying rapper every morning is one of the worst
When a woman suddenly become fellow man in the house by not performing on bed
Stubborn or nagging and challenging the head of the family.
By not cooking well, any woman that wants to dance into her husband heart need to know how to cook well not same food (laughs) all time…
PETER DANSU...
An adage of Yorùbá says, "ìyàwó tó bá ń yànlè, bí kò bá para ẹ̀, á pọkọ", meaning, an unfaithful wife will either kill herself or the husband".
If my wife, with undeniable fact, the union is over, no matter the level of love, past relishing moments as so on. Else, it's like playing with the tiger's tail….. Peter Dansu.
JOHNSON LILY....
Says a Cheating Spouse is a man or a woman who chooses to have extra marital affairs outside his/her home with some other partner who has the same objective. The following are some causes of cheating in marriage:
* Not being sexually satisfied by the partner for one reason or the other
*Marrying one who is older than you(can either be man or the woman)cos they say life begins at 40
*Love of money; when either of the partner wants more money to make ends meet
*Generally,men particularly likes varieties and variations
They hate stereotype wife,they like baaaad girls,they love ashawo vibes,but won't show it and wife doesn't know.It leads to cheating big time
*Nagging wives can push a man to extramarital affair.They like to settle where there is peace.
To tackle this I think:-
*Women needs to be enlightened in a workshop,or seminar to be exposed to embrace marriage rudiments to hold their men
*Women should be engaged in activities or works which earn them good living to maintain their homes rather than leaving it for man alone.
*Wives should always learn to treat their men like babies, allowing them to lead in the family, respecting them, seeking their opinion first as the bread-winners.Make them the heads in everything
They like commanding authority.
*Men should appreciate their wives vice versa in the following:
1.Spending quality time together
2.Gifting one another
3.Calling/texting each other from time to time
4.Always applying the phrase "I love you"mostly in all cases
5.telling each other how much you care,you miss,etc
6.Praying together as a family.
ANONYMOUS...
Finances and sex are major issues in the system called marriage….
POPOOLA GRACE...
I agree that there are underlying causes of cheating in marriage which are lack of good character, sexual satisfaction, lust, poverty,etc. As human we are not perfect and couples aren't expected to be perfect but we still have couples who don't find any cause for cheating but see it as a norms especially the men. As a lady, before entering marriage get a job or a skill and also education so as not to be stucked up in the middle of difficulties of marriage. Even when loving with emotions, be calculative and intelligent so as to wisdom to situations. As a lady, to treat a cheating partner, have a job, be an extrovert, still be the good wife you can be even though it may not come easy, be calm, above all dress to kill but not seductively, take your mind off it and pray. Things will fall in shape but actually men are polygamous in nature.
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