 | The article's lead section may need to be rewritten. (June 2021) |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| ~ 1,044,400 (2011) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Ondo Kingdom - 1,044,400 · Ondo East: 88,410 · Ondo West: 335,620 · Ile Oluji-Oke igbo: 199,690 · Odigbo: 269,880 · Idanre: 150,800 | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity • Islam • Yoruba religion | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Ìkálẹ̀, Èkìtì, Ifẹ, Other Yoruba people |
Ondo Kingdom | |
|---|---|
| c.1510–current | |
| Capital | Ode Ondo |
| Common languages | Yorùbá (Ondo dialect) |
| Government | Monarchy |
| Historical era | 1510 |
• Founding of the Ondo Kingdom | 1510 c.1510 |
• Extension of British power over Ondo Kingdom | current current |
• 1900 | 1875 |
The Ondo Kingdom is a traditional state that traces its origins back for over 500 years, with its capital in Ode Ondo. Ondo Kingdom was established by Princess Pupupu, one of the twins of Alafin Oluaso. Her mother was Queen Olu who later died at Ile oluji. There were wars in the town between 1865 and 1885 when people in the kingdom fled to Oke Opa. Three Osemawes were installed and died there. Before then the kingdom was ruled by the son of Pupupu called Airo.
As Osemawe his brothers and sisters settled at Odi Lotu Omooba at Oke Otunba headed by one of the princes called Olotu Omooba. The current Lotu omooba is Folajomi Akinmurele Assisted by five princes led by Lisagbon Dr. Adefolayele Akinrolabu The two ranking princes are to be in charge of 2 traditional Ondo festivals called Obaliyen and Agemo festivals. The kingdom survived during and after the colonial period, but with a largely symbolic role Osemawe rules through 6 leading High Chiefs namely. Lisa, Jomo, Odunwo, sasere, adaja and Odofin.The system of governance is like a military oligarchy. The present ruler of the Kingdom is Oba Adesimbo Victor Kiladejo JILO III, the 44th Osemawe, or traditional ruler.[1]
- ^ "500 years of the Osemawe Dynasty". The Punch. February 7, 2010. Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 14 September 2010.