Oba dynasty

The Oba dynasty is the lineage of traditional rulers, known as obas, that can be found in various Yoruba-speaking regions and also the Benin Kingdom due to Ile-Ife influence.

An oba is a traditional ruler in Yorubaland, serving as the spiritual, cultural, and sometimes political leader of a town, city, or kingdom. Obas are highly respected figures who trace their lineage back to the earliest Yoruba kingdoms, particularly Ile-Ife, which is considered the spiritual and historical origin of the Yoruba.

According to Yoruba mythology, the first oba was Oduduwa, the legendary progenitor of the Yoruba race. Many royal lineages claim descent from him, including that of the Ooni of Ife, Alaafin of Oyo, Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba of Benin, Olu of Warri and many others.

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