Brief History
Imesi-Ekiti was founded by OJUGBAYE, one of the grandsons of Oduduwa. He was reported to have migrated from llarẹ Quarters, Ile-Ifẹ at the same time with his two brothers: – Ọlabomoju, Ọnadeji. Also, Ọlọya (leader of the Omuos) journeyed with the three brothers and their followers through, among other places, Igbajọ, Ijero and Ikọle. Ọlọya settled with his people at Omuo, the three brothers; Ojugbaye, Ọlabomoju and Ọnadeji continued their journey downwards Ọsẹ River to settle at the present site of 1. Imesi Ekiti – Ojugbaye, 2. Ode-Ekiti – Ọlabomoju and 3. Egbe – Ọnadeji. The culture, tradition, Origin, and norms of these three communities are quite similar.
What you don’t know about Ile-Ife history – Ooni
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, has said that the history of the ancient city of Ile-Ife is deeper than what is available in academic institutions.
Ooni disclosed this on Saturday during the press conference on the theme: “International Conference on Ile-Ife and Yoruba Civilisation: The Nexus between Tradition and Modernity”, held at his palace in Ile-Ife. He lauded the organisers of the event saying that it would pave the way for proper documentation of Ile-Ife history.
“As the 51st Ooni of Ife, in the third dynasty of Ife, I noted that there are so many facts that were not written down about the nexus of tradition and modality. “Our oral tradition has not been adequately written down, so many facts and figures were distorted from the original history of Kaaro-o-o-jiire. “For me to build the legacy for the entire Kaaro-o-o-jiire race, that is known as Yoruba people, we are discovering every day that our history is deeper than what we have in various academic institutions,” Ooni said. He commended the team led by Prof. Siyan Oyefeso, as very passionate and fantastic people working together to put history in the right perspective.
The royal father revealed that Ghanians had traced their lineage to Aga-Ako in Ile-Ife and that Ethiopians are sons and daughters of Oramiya in Okerewe, Eredumi ruling house in Ife to date.
“Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania categorically told me when I travelled to their countries that they migrated from Ile-Ife and they are sons and daughters of the source, while all these cannot be found in any archive.
“We are leading the team globally, nobody has documented the three dynasties, only the last dynasty, Ife Akanlubebe, of which I’m the 51st Ooni, was documented to a large extent.
“But the two, Ife Oodaye and Ife Ooyelagbo, some professors talked briefly on them, but during this international conference, the duo will be deeply rooted.
“Their rulers, supernatural beings that form these dynasties like the Luwos, the Agbaakos, the Oromos, Oranmiyans, all over the continents of Africans, the Bantoos, the Baribas will be dealt with,” Ooni added. Oba Ogunwusi tasked the indigenes to support the conveners of the conference in order to properly document the history of their race.
“If we fail to do it this time around, nobody will do it for us, we cannot be waiting for any Western country to continue with wrong documentation,” he said Earlier, Oyefeso, a Lecturer at the Department of History, International Studies, Osun State University, said the conference is an international academic gathering that needs the royal blessing of Ooni.
Oyefeso said that apart from royal blessing, the conference would deepen the body of literature on Ile-Ife and Yoruba civilisation. He stated facts would be established that Ile-Ife is not just the cradle of Yoruba race, but a place where Yoruba identity was formed.
Ọwa Àgbógbómòjà, Àgbomóniburúkú orí. Ọmọ ukú panitán a ndáre un. Ọmọ olúdà enìnì lákọ̀ Ọmọ olúdà fère bí òjìji Ọmọ amọ́mọ rúbọ tán kéyerẹ̀ ya kárúfín àná, árúfín árúdà olúàmi. Arọmọ riye bọ́ọnírugbá, Ọmọ ẹkùn tanni kèrèmú, Ọmọ Onímẹ̀sí Ojùgbàyè, okun Ọmọ amìrànyìn bí òkun, Ọmọ Olúṣin kan mu—o—gbogboro, Ọmọ Olúṣin kan dọ̀dọ̀bálẹ̀ ki kan si kágbà ùmọ̀dajì. Àgbà ùmọ̀dajì ni maa ki kí mi si ki ṣinrin. Ọmọ olusin ko to pepe ferin Ọba ijoko ipọnna àdùmílà. Ọmọ Olusin kan judi un kan si dodo Adumila Lusin lusin mi je, Udi udi mi ja. Mi yo jon dede mu pako mi lusin ran. Oseketerepe ni joko seti omi kefo ara moda oun. On ni joko sigbo Agbeke se egigun oni keere. Ọmọ olúgbó àgbé kàn ọ̀yẹ̀lẹ̀-mọ-yẹ, Ọ̀yẹ̀lẹ̀ yẹ́lẹyẹ̀lẹ ko egigun ọni. Ọmọ ẹtún kò́kò odò Ìsẹ̀kù, kéíta bí eyìnì lórí. Ẹtún kókò odò Ìsẹ̀kù ko ti sukún èdó rororo Ọmọ olúrókò gbẹ̀yèsín. Ọmọ olúrókò kógùngùngùn da funfun sẹgbẹ ọrùn kannakánná Ọmọ olúrókò ìsọ̀lè deni. Ìrókò kó sọlè deni ke sọmọ ọni síì.
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BREAKING NEWS
LATE BARR PAUL OMOTOSO Night of Tribute Organised by Ekiti State Govt
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Commendation Service of Late Ekiti State APC Chairman, Barr. Paul Omotosho, at Adetiloye Hall, Trade Fair Complex, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti
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IMESI EKITI NEWS BOX
20 Key Youth Programs By Federal Government that Youths Should Know About And Take Advantage
– 1. Student Loan for Tertiary Education: Interest-free loan, payable three years after graduation and upon securing employment. Apply at: https://portal.nelf.gov.ng/auth/login
– 2. Technical and Vocational Education (TVET): Free education with a monthly stipend of N45,000 per student. Learn more at:
https://www.tvet.education.gov.ng/
– 3. Million Technical Talent (3MTT): Training program for 3 million individuals in IT, with employment facilitation. Register at:
https://3mtt.nitda.gov.ng/
– 4. Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) Startup Grants: N1 million grants for 200 youth-led startups and N500,000 for 100 informal sector beneficiaries. Learn more at:
https://yid.fmyd.gov.ng/project-initiatives/
– 5. NiYA Gig Digital Work Platform: Digital platform linking Nigerian youth to paid opportunities locally and globally. Learn more at:
https://gigs.niya.gov.ng/
– 6. Youth Investment Fund: Financial support for young entrepreneurs. Learn more at:
https://yif.gov.ng/
– 7. National Youth Development Bank: Bank providing access to capital for young entrepreneurs. Learn more at:
https://nydb.gov.ng/
– 8. Digital Literacy for All: Initiative to achieve 70% digital literacy by 2027. Learn more at:
https://digitalliteracy.gov.ng/
– 9. Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP): Program to create 2.5 million jobs through training and entrepreneurship development. Learn more at:
https://leep.gov.ng/
– 10. NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative: Trained and resettled over 33,000 youth with starter packs in vocational skills. Learn more at:
https://nde.gov.ng/
– 11. CNG-Powered Tricycle Empowerment Scheme: Distribution of 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to Nigerian youth. Learn more at:
https://cngtricycle.gov.ng/
– 12. Yo! Health Youth Initiative: National campaign promoting health and wellness among youth. Learn more at: https://yohealth.gov.ng/
– 13. Ministry of Steel Development Youth Bootcamp: Training youth in metallurgy, industrial welding, and mechanical design. Learn more at:
https://steeldevelopment.gov.ng/
– 14. Nigeria Health Fellowship: Trained and employed 774 youth to strengthen healthcare workforce. Learn more at:
https://healthfellowship.gov.ng/
– 15. Reimagining Hope Creative Residency: Empowering young creatives in film, music, fashion, and tech industries. Learn more at:
https://reimagininghope.gov.ng/
– 16. NextGen Resilience Corps: Youth mobilization initiative for climate change, environmental sustainability, and local innovation. Learn more at:
https://nextgenresilience.gov.ng/
– 17. Stockholm Junior Water Prize Nigeria: Competition for Nigerian teens to innovate in water management and environmental sustainability. Learn more at:
https://sjwpnigeria.gov.ng/
– 18. SMEDAN Creative & Garment Studios: Empowering Nigerian youth in creative economy and fashion industry. Learn more at:
https://smedan.gov.ng/
– 19. NDDC Youth Entrepreneurship Fund: N30 billion committed to youth entrepreneurship in the Niger Delta. Learn more at: https://nddc.gov.ng/
– 20. AfDB $100 Million Loan for Youth and Women-Led Enterprises: Targeting over 38,000 youth-led businesses with capital and business support. Learn more at:
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Dear Sons and Daughters of Imesi Ekiti, at home and in the Diaspora,
Our community will be holding the Imesi Youth & Community Harmony Summit on Saturday, 21st March 2026 at the Palace of the Onimesi of Imesi Ekiti (10:00 AM).
We warmly invite members of the Imesi family everywhere to participate by sending a short 30-second message of encouragement to our youth.
Those abroad may kindly send a brief audio/video message, which will be played during the summit.
Your ideas, goodwill and support for this youth initiative will be greatly appreciated as we work together for a responsible, peaceful and progressive Imesi Ekiti.
Kindly send your recordings to the Secretary Planning Committee ( Dayo Fakiyesi 08138644190 What’s app)before the summit date.
Thank you and God bless Imesi Ekiti.
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Wale Ojo Lanre OMG! See what is happening in Imesi Ekiti? As Onimesi plants Museum of Royal Antiquities Truth. you wonder why all these lofty things are now happening in Imesi Ekiti.
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First Plane Lands in Ekiti Airport After Inauguration
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The Nigerian so recognized and celebrated by Diaspora Network is the Chief Jagunmolu of Imesi Ekiti. Lieutenant Victor Agunbiade
Chief Jagunmolu of Imesi , Lt. Commander Victor Agunbiade and son presenting a gift to President Mohammed Buhari. With them is Ms Abike Dabiri Diaspora Commissioner
