Kabba is a trade centre for coffee, cocoa, yams, cassava, maize, sorghum, shea nuts, peanuts (groundnuts), beans, cotton, and woven cloth produced by the Yoruba, Ebira, and other peoples of the surrounding area. I feel elated that God has used me to take back our crown from where it has illegally been for a long time. 3. 12 of 1995, which seeks to impose a new tradition/formula of rotation on the Stool of Obaro of Kabba, the said stool has only been taken away from Kabba and donated to Odolu as bonus to that community leaving Kabba with nothing!. Kabba Kingdom comprises a total of fourteen clans. Some group of people claim that Kabba was established by three hunters who were brothers from Ile Ife and were looking for where to settle down after leaving Ile ife, they arrived at a location and decided to settle down there. Akumejila means twelve clans. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. People who are bestowed with Igemo titles are referred to as "red cap chiefs". In 1998, he was presented the prestigious National honours Officer of the Order of the Niger OON by the Head of State, General Olusegun Obasanjo. Water pot = m Till then==========> Odokorin It remained on land but has no root. Leave==============> hko Kabba-Lokoja Road was completed at Four Hundred pounds only (400) by collective efforts of the British administrators and the natives. Kabba serves as a junction of seven major roads from different parts of the country. There is no doubt that many women played leading roles in the struggle especially as members and, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Mr Jide Ajani, the immediate past Sunday Editor of Vanguard newspaper, as his Special Adviser on Media. pot = isa The Ilajo Royal family, during a press briefing held on Tuesday at the Aoffin palace, Kabba, said the palace has been existing since over 200 years ago and has housed more than 15 different Obaros and wondered why a new palace will be built at this point in time when litigation over the Obaro tussle is still pending in court. Kabba people like every other gave some special delicacies and meals perculiar to them only. So, go about as the Obaro of Kabba. The man then starts visiting the family of his wife to be; giving her parents gifts and sometimes money. Another group opined that Kabba was established by a Saudi Arabia prince (known as Obaro Odide) over two thousands of years ago. The Obaro is produced by the Ilajo Royal Family in Kabba, Odolu people produce the Obadofin and Otu produces the Obajemu. The Orota and 3. Kabba is a trade centre for the yams, cassava (manioc), corn (maize), sorghum, shea nuts, peanuts (groundnuts), beans, cotton, and woven cloth produced by the Yoruba, Igbira, and Bunu (Kabba . This is a very common delicacy among Kabba people and it is prepared with beans. The ancient town of Kabba in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State was agog recently as His Royal Majesty, Oba Solomon Oladele Owoniyi, Obaro Otitoleke Oweyomade I was presented staff of office and coronated as the 44th Obaro of Kabba. I went to school briefly there and came to Kabba in 1966. Igemo All regular traditional titles in kabba fall in this category. Who stole the body of Omirenya from Sacred Heart Hospital, Abeokuta? We are told that they were children of the same parents. One fateful day, the invaders came as usual but as they very chasing Kabba people up hill as usual, the elders ordered an attachment of the rock to fight for them. During his undergraduate days, he served as National President of Kabba Students Union in 1978. Good morning ====> Kouro Bello indicated that to put the matter to rest, the new Obaros coronation would take place on or before the second week of September. -oro festival Will I go to someone elses house to inherit his wife? Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says it is possible for Nigeria to conquer ethnic and religious prejudices as they are crucial issues in building a unified nation. I have done that in the past and Im still doing it. Igemo Kabba is a town in the western senatorial district of kogi state in Nigeria. I do not think he attended St. Augustine's College Kabba as claimed in this write-up.) I finished primary education in 1970. If he scales through the test, he is allowed to bring his parents to seek their daughters hand in marriage. Shea butter = km Kabba people have very peculiar meals. In other words, Yoruba language birthed Okun language and Okun language in turn birthed Owe dialect. The homily of the Catholic Bishop of Lokoja diocese, Bishop Martin Olorunmolu at the burial/thanksgiving service of the late Obaro, when he admonished the people to make the selection of a new Obaro crisis-free, to sustain the legacy of peaceful co-existence, confirmed the fragile nature of the stool. The oracle is consulted to determine the date best suited for the wedding ceremony and to enquire whether the ceremony should be low keyed or glamorous. 1904. After some time, they decided to move ahead for further exploration of their new home. While stating the names and dates of some of the Obaros that reigned, died and were buried in the Palace, he mentioned Obaro Baba Mokelu, (1870) Obaro Baba Ajinuhi, (1870), Obaro Baba Gbayero. The place they finally chose is the Kabba we have today. Palace sources said that Olobayo died after about three . Big spoons = pn From there, I went to the University of Ibadan, Oyo State and graduated in 1979. Entertainment and pass times So, we know our source and origin. The Obaro is the overall head and is saddled with the responsibility of appointing the two others. Ahead of the proclamation of the 10th National Assembly, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is under pressure to cede the seat of the Speaker of the House of Representatives to the northwest geopolitical zone of the country. What is the succession process for Obaro of Kabba? Before you became the Obaro, what special connection did you have with the people of Kabba? He later moved to the Ministry of Transport and Lands. The Obaro is produced by the Ilajo Royal Family in Kabba, Odolu people produce the Obadofin and Otu produces the Obajemu. This is a form of beans cake but it is fried with palm kernel oil. Well done ========> Kigba In the past, such appointment was usually characterised by violence. There is no record that we ever went to war with them so our relationship has been cordial. The Obaro of Kabba in Kogi State, Oba Michael Olobayo has died, aged 71 years. The man (with his family) then visits the girls parents with big tubers of yam, wine and kola nuts to make their intentions known. Good Afternoon ===> Khn From there he moved onto Government House and became the Chief of Protocol to the then Governor of Kwara State Colonel David Bamigboye. He completed his primary education and gained admission into St Augustines College Kabba in 1959. Historical events They are 1905. The Federal Government has approved the release of 45.3 billion as reimbursement to States and FCT for the implementation of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG CARES) Programme. Kabba, town, Kogi state, south-central Nigeria, in the Yoruba Hills (elevation 1,300 feet [400 m]). He participated in the one year compulsory National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) in Niger State. Prior to the presentation of staff of office and coronation ceremony proper, various cultural troupes and dancers from within and outside the state took to the stage to entertain guests. They went further to seek for an order of Kogi State High Court to restrain the new Obaro from parading himself as the Obaro of Kabba. Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi: the Obaaro of Kabba. -Egun festival The Igemo 2. It said: It is like a ruler of Agevba from Obehira, Olu of Ogori from Magongo, Ooni of Ife from Modakeke or Olu Addefrom Egbeda-Egga. I had my National Youth Service Corps programme in Niger State after which I got appointment with the Nigerian Television Authority, Minna in 1980. Appointment of Obaro of Kabba followed due process - Bello - Daily TrustKogi State Governor Yahaya Bello says the appointment of Oba Solomon Oladele Owoniyi as the new Obaro of Kabba followed all due processes and customs of the Kabba people.Bello, who stated this in Kabba on Saturday during the coronation ceremony and presentation of staff of office to the new Obaro, said the appointment . It barred Owoniyi from doing anything relating to the position of the Obaro, pending determination of the substansive motion. Kabba has a tripodal traditional leadership called: Obaro, Obadofin and Obajemu, with the Obaro who is also the chairman of the Okun traditional council as head. 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Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says it is possible for Nigeria to conquer ethnic and religious prejudices as they are crucial issues in building a unified nation. A short video of Obaro of kabba in Kogi state dancing to Okun Music sang in Owe dialect.#Obaro #Kabba #yoruba The Obaro is the overall head and is saddled with the responsibility of appointing the two others. Till then==========> Odokorin This plan, if implemented now, is capable of generating avoidable tension and can, therefore, put law and order into jeopardy., Fire guts five tankers carrying 20,400 litres of diesel in Kano, Bandits kill one person, abduct others in Abuja, Kogi guber: Only God could have done this Dino Melaye displays PDP results, Kogi guber: Dino Melaye as PDP candidate dangerous Ex-deputy governor, Awoniyi, Dino Melayes victory great danger to PDPs unity Ex-Kogi Dep Gov Awoniyi, Omale emerges YPP governorship candidate in Kogi, Kogi APC guber primary, biggest fraud in Nigerias political history Shuaibu Audu, Braimoh picks Action Alliance governorship ticket in Kogi. Some of such meals include : That is the reason Kabba town is today referred to as Kabba Oloke Meta which means (Kabba with three mountains). The people of Kabba and Owe land decided to select from among themselves a righteous, very noble and pious one; a very charismatic man who is worthy to represent the people. Or Kawre? Kabba kingdom is surrounded by mountains and green habitats which make up for a beautiful aerial view. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE LATE PA AGHO WHO WAS THE 13TH ODIONWERE OF OKOKHUO COMMUNITY. Good Afternoon ===> Khn Turning to the monarch, he urged him to resist every temptation to politicise his exalted office or to use the ancestral stool of his fathers as a tool for oppression. However, it was alleged that after the operation, the rock couldnt return to its position. We have 13 clans altogether and they make up Kabba today. Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello had in July 2018 approved the appointment of Oba Solomon Oladele Owoniyi to fill the vacuum created by the former Obaro of Kabba, Oba Michael Olobayo who joined his ancestors in 2016. Popolo Addressing newsmen, the spokesman of the family and Secretary Ilajo Planning Committee, High Chief Peter Oloba said the family was surprised when the current Obaro of Kabba, Chief Dele Owoniyi on the occasion of Kabba cultural day celebration said there is no existing palace in the town. As a result of this, Kabba people understand and speak the general Yoruba Language effortlessly. Copyright PUNCH. They include -Ig jijo All regular traditional titles in kabba fall in this category. Traditional Titles => Kwa h? 3. Few days ago, when I spoke with you and learnt that there was a court injunction, I urged you to relax your mind and assured that the injunction shall be vacated, and it has been so. These meals were passed down from the early dwellers and are still prepared till date; though some are not so common. In Kabba, we dont worship idols, we worship the Almighty God but the traditional worship is still there and we all coexist peacefully. The family, at a press briefing held on Tuesday at the Aoffin . This is because Igemo title holders wear small red caps called Odi in Kabba. You're going to be here for awhile. Katu - 3 clans. This affiliation with Yoruba means an average Yoruba man can understand (to some extent) the Owe dialect if rapt attention is given to it. Late PA AGHO Was A Prominent Benin Palace Attendant. Orota The interior walls, measuring 13 m 9 m (43 ft . However, civilisation has altered the Owe dialect in some ways as very few indigenes of Kabba speak the indigenous owe dialect these days. The prince that finally chose to settle in Oke-aba was infact Odide V. However, Governor Bello, during the thank you visit said he could appease aggrieved persons. As a result of this, Kabba people understand and speak the general Yoruba Language effortlessly. NaijaExpress.com on Instagram: "The Obaro of Kabba, HRM Dele Owoniyi . The advantages of this central location are however not yet evident in its level of development but it has the trappings of a great kingdom with time. The advantages of this central location are however not yet evident in its level of development but it has the trappings of a great kingdom with time. Thank you =======> seun/kuwmi Traditional Titles Kabba traditional titles are classified into three main groups 1. But in the current situation, the people were happy because they were at home with the choice. We have even recommended that the Igbira Oba should be graded just like any other Oba in Kabba. The supremacy of the Ilajo Royal Family was however put in jeopardy in 1960 after Oba D. O Aka who wasnt a member of the ruling (Ilajo) family succeeded Obaro Atobatele Ologbonyo Arokoyo as Obaro of Kabba. Akara papa An elder of the community *name withheld* was said to have pursued them on a horse and eventually brought them back to the town. The Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, has raised the alarm over rising cases of kidnapping, banditry and killings in Kogi West Senatorial District, generally regarded as Okunland. All chiefs are accorded high level of respect by the community people. -Ogbele What did you say? He graduated from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University with B.A Hons in History in 1970. Other local delicacies are akara gbado, didin kolo, bobolo, tankelekan and many more. On the governors promise to bring aggrieved parties together, he said: There are 13 clans and 12 of them endorsed me. The emergence of the Obaro is Gods making. Understand Kabba is a town in Kogi state, north-central region of Nigeria. Kabba is the headquarters of the Kabba/Bunnu local government area of Kogi state and the current Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government is Hon.E. The prince that finally chose to settle in Oke-aba was infact Odide V. Mother ==========> Iye or mn There are three main traditional titles in the Kabba Kingdom. 12 of 1995 titled Obaro of Kabba, Filling of Chieftaincy vacancies and Guidelines for the Rotation of Ololu Titles and conformed with the choice of the Kabba kingmakers. It barred Owoniyi from doing anything relating to the position of Obaro of Kabba, pending determination of the substantive motion. For this reason, they are not only highly respected but sometimes feared. Others he said are, Obaro Obafakun Olobayo Ero1, (1936),Obaro Olle Akikan Ajibohokun, (1942), Obaro Ologbonyo Arokoyo, (1957) and Obaro Michael F.S. These three communities have clans under them. It is approximately 13.1 m (43 ft 0 in) tall (some claim 12.03 m or 39 ft 5 + 1 2 in), with sides measuring 11.03 m 12.86 m (36 ft 2 + 1 2 in 42 ft 2 + 1 2 in). This is however wrong as the original Kabba dialect doesnt implement respect but the culture does. The title of Obaro of Kabba was rotated among these three houses. He was and spent 30 years seven months on the throne. Twenty-two of who were said to be produced by Ilajo clan while one emerged from the Akumejila clan. There are many stories of how we got here; some say we came from Egypt and some say we are from Kwararafa, but those are not our stories. How do Christianity, Islam and other religions manage to coexist here? If any man developed interest in a girl and intends to marry her, he starts by giving her gift items in a bid to get her to like him. {I think there is a mistake in his secondary school. This affiliation with Yoruba means an average Yoruba man can understand (to some extent) the Owe dialect if rapt attention is given to it. Do you have any festival that brings people from different clans together? Get up ============> kal These set of chiefs are above the Igemo chiefs in the pecking order as they boast of two traditional titles each. Recently the OBARO of Kabba, Oba Michael Folorunsho Olobayo-OBARO Ero II joined his Ancestors and as a result of his exit, the exalted stool became vacant. What we have now is a concatenation of Owe and general Yoruba dialects. What did you say? Greetings Due to the distance and ageing, the first Odide (Saudi Prince) died, his son (Odide II) took over and died along the line as well. Congratulations Kabba. Popolo They are, Igemo, Orota and Ololu. This is however wrong as the original Kabba dialect doesnt implement respect but the culture does. Related: Albany Park beef chicken dill eggplant grill Kabab kebab pita. OLOLU Oftentimes, depending on how skin-deep the level of the intimacy . -knife = Uhin or Ihindo In a press statement from the palace of the Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, the Obaro-in-Council, the body saddled with upholding the customs and tradition of Kabba people. Kabba Other local delicacies are akara gbado, didin kolo, bobolo, tankelekan and many more. ESTABLISHMENT OF KABBA Beans is boiled and sieved dry and then fried with palm oil; adding salt to taste. Below are some of the basic greetings and common words in typical owe dialect. My people have been wonderful as regards the support they have been giving to me since I became the Obaro. Nothing good happens that some persons would not feel aggrieved about one way or the other. We hereby set the records straight, and wish to state categorically without equivocation, that Kabba Town has always had a Palace, a significant paraphernalia of Royalty and the centre point of Owe culture and tradition. The rock is said to be there till date. In the past, such. More often than not, the story of how Kabba was established have caused controversies as there are different and conflicting accounts from different sectors of the community. Katu Welcome =========> Kab Cutlasses = Abri, gdn, They sought that the court declares the Ilajo Royal family as sole custodian of the chieftaincy stool and the only family that can occupy the revered stool. Do you think your people fully accepted you? Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftainc Affairs, Hon. This was due to my peoples recognition of my significant contributions to the development of the community. Pa. Olowolaiyemo moved to Gbeleko. After the wedding ceremony, a young girl from the (called Olosumeta) from the brides family follows the bride to her new home for three months. This means the journey would take take (if not months). Come and eat =====> A jun Later in the evening of that same day, all the youths were alleged to have decided to leave the town; nobody seem to understand the reason for their action. Jump==============> t The Ilajo Royal Descendants of Kabba, the statement indicated, made up of the Mokelu, Ajinuhi and Ajibohokun Ruling Houses said they vehemently denounced, condemned and rejected the choice of Chief Solomon Dele Owoniyi. The man (with his family) then visits the girls parents with big tubers of yam, wine and kola nuts to make their intentions known. The indigenous dialect of Kabba people is referred to as Owe. Good morning ====> Kouro Kabba was the administrative headquarters of the Kabba province of the defunct Northern Region of Nigeria, which includes all of the current Kogi State. Kabba town boasts of a big archive of historical events but I will pick on only two. A Lokoja high court has struck out the case challenging the appointment of Solomon Owoniyi as the Obaro-elect of Kabba and chairman, Okun Traditional Council (the Yoruba-speaking people of Kogi . Thr royal family called on Governor Yahaya Bello to allow the full determination of the Obaro of Kabba Chieftaincy suit pending in the law court before proceeding to build another palace in the town.. In the days of old, whenever a female child is born, they stay a short while with their parents before the parents decide to send them to relatives to serve as foster family. The joy, happiness and peace in the town since the appointment of the Obaro is an indication that we got the processes right and that we made the right choice. Bello indicated that the coronation would, A Lokoja high court has struck out the case challenging the appointment of Solomon Owoniyi as the Obaro-elect of Kabba and chairman, Okun Traditional Council (the Yoruba-speaking people of Kogi State). People who are bestowed with Igemo titles are referred to as "red cap chiefs". In this conversation. But they were all divided into three known as Oke-Meta. But you know how rowdy it will be for 13 families to be competing for one throne. In other words, Yoruba language birthed Okun language and Okun language in turn birthed Owe dialect. Bello spoke in Okene during a sallah visit by the Kabba community to thank the governor for the appointment of a new traditional ruler. How are you =====> Are w This also serves as a vehicle for rolling up and making impromptu sandwiches or wraps; don't be afraid to ask for a side of tahini or homemade hot sauce. The ololu. Ajiere The young girl returns home after three months. Kabba kingdom is divided into three major communities with a total of 14 clans: Kabba serves as a junction of seven major roads from different parts of the country. That was why we used to have problems in the past but a panel (that was set up) in its wisdom said since you we were traditionally divided into three, we should rotate it among the three houses. The supremacy of the Ilajo Royal Family was however put in jeopardy in 1960 after Oba D. O Aka who wasnt a member of the ruling (Ilajo) family succeeded Obaro Atobatele Ologbonyo Arokoyo as Obaro of Kabba. Group accuses govt enemies for spreading army vaccination rumour, Ataisi Frank emerges RMFs Personality of Week, Wage bill: FG begins clean-up of civil servants payroll IPPIS. The Ilajo royal family had approached, Ahead of his coronation, the newly appointed Obaro of Kabba,His Royal Majesty, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi has been presented his instrument and paraphernalia of office, as a monarch and Chairman Okun Area Traditional Council. The Orota and 3. In consonance with the tradition of the town, Yusuff announced three weeks of mourning in honour of the departed monarch. That is the reason Kabba town is today referred to as Kabba Oloke Meta which means (Kabba with three mountains). -oro festival The clan is said to be a coalition of twelve of the thirteen clans in Kabba kingdom with the Ilajo clan on another side. The present Obaro is Oba Solomon Owoniyi (Obaro Oweyomade 1) who took over in 2018 after the demise of Oba Michael Olobayo (Obaro Ero Il). He chooses who gets what and his supremacy can never be questioned. Various traditional rulers from within and outside the state who graced the event took their turns to pay homage and felicitate with the new Obaro. The Ilajo ruling family is made up of three houses (Mokelu house, Ajinuhi House and Ajibohokun House). The man then starts visiting the family of his wife to be; giving her parents gifts and sometimes money. The Obaro, HRM Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, Obaro Otitoleke Oweyomade I, Obaro of Kabba, who is Chairman, Okun Area Traditional Council, was born on January 1, 1957 into the family of Mr and Mrs Timothy Owoniyi in Ile-Ife in the present day Osun State. All rights reserved. The Igemo 2. He promised to build a befitting palace for the Obaro. Go================> r/ar He is the choice of Almighty God. In 1971, he proceeded to Ijumu Anglican Secondary School, Iyara Kogi State and graduated in 1975. Immediately after his service due to his diligence and hard work, he got employed as a News Editor with the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA). OKUN Prestigious TV", Please we need your reply to this topic.Login or Register. In 1976, as result of changes in the institution he and many other undergraduate students were moved to Ibadan, the mother campus where he graduated with a degree in History in 1979. Kabba was recently agog with fanfare following the installation of its paramount ruler. His reign witnessed tremendous developments as th ancient town of Kabba went through various p and aesthetic transformations. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. Oba Michael Olobayo started his career in the civil service as Press Secretary in the Ministry of Information in Kwara State. Jump==============> t A statement by Akande said Osinbajo spoke at the palace of the Obaro of Kabba. When someone from Okaba group dies, Odolu, where I belong, is required to produce the king. MARRIAGE Owe dialect is a subdivision of Okun language ; which itself is a division of Yoruba language. The Orota and 3. I will like to see a Kabba that is more open to development. -broken mud pot= apade. Go================> r/ar The ancient town of Kabba in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi. 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