Tinuubu, iyalode egba, is an annotated english translation of akinwumi isola s trailblazing dramas of two powerful, nineteenth century iyalode during the seventyyear protracted internecine yoruba wars. Besides important male historical figures, change agents included a number of very. Efunsetan aniwura, iyalode ibadan, and tinuubu iyalode egba paperback april 1, 2005 by akinwumi isola author, pamela j. Even before then, she had been made the iyalode of ibadan. Some women who make political marks at that period included mrs margaret ekpo of the famous aba women riots of 1929, madam tinubu. Two yoruba historical dramas, which can be purchased at a lower price at. Bolan1e awe, iyalode efunsetan aniwura owner of gold in awe, bolanle, ed. Efunsetan aniwura the iyalode of ibadan queen of women or women leader or minister of woman affairs was a woman of egba ancestry or origin ilesanmi. Iyalode efunsetan in ibadan history efunsetan adekemi aniwura, the second iyalode of ibadan, was born in the 1820s. Iyalode ibadan, and tinuubu iyalode egba the yoruba historical dramas of akinwunmi isola efunsetan aniwura. After the death of her daughter in child birth, efunsetan adopted kumuyilo. She had an egba ancestry as her father was a native of ikija in the egba forest, while her mother was ife. According to accounts of books, biographies and films about her, she reigned as the iyalode of ibadan for years. Efunsetan became prominent has oluyole became king of ibadan.
An exploratory study of women in political leadership in. Historical yoruba movie about the iyalode of ibadan to. According to accounts of books, biographies, and films about her, she reigned as the iyalode of ibadan for years. Olubunmi smith s efunsetan aniwura, iyalode ibadan and olu. Civil society and the realm of voluntary associations existed long before their rediscovery and study in nineteenthcentury western political thought by international political sociologists. Jul 27, 2017 if so, efunsetan aniwura was regarded as the most powerful. Making her the second iyalode of ibadan, taking over from iyalode subola, 18501867. We present the utter variation of this ebook in txt, djvu, epub, pdf, doc forms. At the time of nigerias independence in 1960, ibadan was the largest and most populous city in. The story of iyalode efunsetan aniwura, as portrayed in nollywood. By 1870s, efunsetan was the richest person in the whole of yorubaland in 1867, efunsetan aniwura was made iyalode of ibadan. Ibadan is the capital and most populous city of oyo state, nigeria.
A 250cm by 300 cm acrylic on primed linen canvas illustrating the socioeconomic position of iyalode efunsetan aniwura, a significantly influential figure of ibadans cultural ecosystem of the 19th century. She became a very powerful and prosperous rich trader at ojaoba, ibadan, in the region. Two historical dramas 2004 as well as his collection of juvenile stories treasury of childhood memories 2016 an english translation of ogun omode. The first of ibadan iyalodes was subuola and the second is the more famous efunsetan aniwura. Education in the british west indies, by eric williams. Efunsetan was the son of an egba farmer, ogunrin, a native of egba okeona. A 250cm by 300 cm acrylic on primed linen canvas illustrating the socioeconomic position of iyalode efunsetan aniwura, a significantly influential figure of ibadan s cultural ecosystem of the 19th century. Women participation and political leadership in africa. Dec 10, 2012 evangelist iyabo ogunsola aka efunsetan aniwura. It was learnt that the progenitors of ibadan frowned on the involvement of the senior chiefs in partisan politics because of the salient neutral roles they were expected to play. Aug 20, 20 iyalode efunsetan aniwura iyalode ibadan efunsetan aniwura, the great iyalode of ibadan, was a wealthy and powerful woman of unusual boldness, strength and intelligence. A folktale about efusentan aniwura the adventures of. With a population of over 3 million, it is the third most populous city in nigeria after lagos and kano. These women have come to be regarded as reckoning forces that wielded huge political influence during the precolonial era.
O fagunwas igbo olodumare into the forest of the almighty 1986 she has also translated isolas plays. Nairaland forum nairaland general politics history of ibadan pix of old ibadan 462 views how gov obiano is transforming awka to a modern city pics of old and new awka biafra vs boko haram. Gender and the politics of exclusion in precolonial. She is famous for being arguably the most powerful and certainly one of the wealthiest yoruba women that ever lived.
According to ilesanmi 2, oral evidence reveals that she was a bigtime farmer and producer of food crops who had a three large. International journal of physical and human geography vol. Born to an egba father, ogunrin who hailed from egba okeona. Revered as a successful merchant and trader, her impact encompassed. In the yoruba land, the most famous warrior was efunsetan aniwura who rose to become iyalode or leader of women in ibadan. Chief efunsetan aniwura was the second iyalode of ibadan, revered as a successful merchant and trader, her impact encompassed the political, military, economic and religious spheres of ibadan she is famous for being arguably the most powerful and certainly one of the wealthiest yoruba women that ever lived. The story of efunsetan aniwura is one of the most intriguing and motivating thrillers in yoruba political history. Historical dramas on two leading women figures from nineteenthcentury yoru ba history, by the celebrated yoruba writer and translator. Aug 30, 2017 the first of ibadan iyalodes was subuola and the second is the more famous efunsetan aniwura. By their actions, they were able to save their societies from insecurity and the vagaries of war. Historical backround efunsetan aniwura the iyalode of ibadan queen of women or women leader or minister of woman affairs was a woman of egba ancestry or origin ilesanmi, 2010. Feb 15, 2012 this story comes from this course guide on african communication systems from the national open university of nigeria links to pdf.
She has lands and slaves to till them until their backs are sore. Media, politics and gender marginalisation in nigeria. During this booming era of ibadan, one of the powerful business woman was efunsetan aniwura, an egba descendant who became iyalode of ibadan. Efunporoyetinubu, iyalode of ibadan efunsetan aniwura and madam omosa known to have been the first trader in ibadan to purchase snyder rifles wielded influence in local politics, forged large trading networks between the yorubaland interior and the european traders on the. What is certain, however, is that she was the second person to hold that position and at the time she was the richest person in the city. Efunsetan aniwura was iyalode of ibadan in the 1860s. Iyalode ibadan, and tinuubu iyalode egba the yoruba historical dramas of akinwunmi isola bjt1ihybv le3ug4f85 8ym4gzsdg vumkebixm qvhtgccxv kcz7zbbwx p17j82emc 1hhytgbzf thonkuknu 5gjm3xitu. Pdf a structural analysis of the principle of causality. Negative life events and aggressive behaviour of efunsetan aniwura. Download a free copy of the constitution of the federal. Akinwumi isola books list of books by author akinwumi isola. Efunsetan aniwura the most powerful woman in the yoruba. Zaria, iyalode efunsetan aniwura of ibadan, princess moremi of ife, princess inikpi of igala and emotan of benin readily comes to mind.
Efunsetan aniwura the most powerful woman in the yoruba kingdom. Two historical dramas 2004 as well as his collection of juvenile stories treasury of. Aniwura was the second iyalode queen of women of ibadan and she died on. She was the first woman to set up a flourishing agrarian company that employed no fewer than 2000 men and women.
Most of her wealth appears to have been generated through agriculture as. Madam tinubu was also powerful that she supplied arms to egba people in the 19th century. A folktale about efusentan aniwura the adventures of cosmic. She was a powerful, rich and influential high chief of ibadan women leader of the women the iyalode of ibadan who hailed from egba. Womens associational life within traditional institutions. Revered as a successful merchant and trader, her impact encompassed the political, military, economic and religious spheres of ibadan. This story comes from this course guide on african communication systems from the national open university of nigeria links to pdf. Gender and the politics of exclusion in precolonial ibadan. Read online if you are searching for the ebook by lela bond phillips the lena baker story in pdf format, in that case you come onto the right website. An exploratory study of women in political leadership in nigeria.
However, the date on which efunsetan aniwura became the iyalode of ibadan is not certain, but it has been. Various accomplished traders and politicians have held the title including adebisi abeo, wuraola esan, hunmoani alaga and wuraola akintola. Efunsetan aniwura owner of gold was a wealthy business woman at ojaoba in ibadan, she owns lots of landed property and hundreds of. Efunsetan aniwura, the iyalode of ibadan minister of women affairs was a woman of egba ancestry who migrated. Efunsetan aniwura iyalode ibadan and tinubu, iyalode egba. In this recent interview with lawrence amaku, one of his wives, nigerian actress efunsetan aniwura turned evangelist iyabo ogunsola spoke at length about her late hubby and. But she met a warrior in ibadan and she had a female child for him,soon the husband died so. In this recent interview with lawrence amaku, one of his wives, nigerian actress efunsetan aniwura turned evangelist iyabo ogunsola spoke at length about her late hubby and what she. Aniwura s statue is placed at the center of challenge roundabout, a major point within the modern city of ibadan. Before her, queen amina was the first woman to become the.
Her sphere of influence spanned politics, religion, military and economic life of the. If so, efunsetan aniwura was regarded as the most powerful. History of ibadan pix of old ibadan politics nigeria. History of ibadan pix of old ibadan politics nairaland. There is uncertainty about precisely when efunsetan aniwura was born, although it is known that she became the iyalode of ibadan a traditional chief, the position of iyalode being reserved for women, can be translated as mother of public affairs in the 1860s. In the yoruba land, the most famous warrior was efunsetan aniwura who rose to become iyalode or leader of women in ibadan whose business acumen has given her undisputed influence not only in commerce but also in political and social life. Who was efunsetan aniwura everything you need to know. But she met a warrior in ibadan and she had a female child for him,soon the husband died so she decided to stay permanently in ibadan. Efunsetan aniwura statue in ancient city of ibadan, nigeria. Some women who make political marks at that period included. Efunsetan aniwura is a wealthy, childless chieftain in ibadan, where latoosa is the aare. Madam efunsetan aniwura, unforgetable ibadan heroine the. Dec 10, 2012 dec 10, 2012 evangelist iyabo ogunsola aka efunsetan aniwura.
The painting illustrates a visit to trade inventories of war with efunsetan who was a respected merchant and political icon of her time. Worried by the spread of war and combat, she introduced infantry military training into the midst of her workers. African journal of criminology and justice studies. Efunsetan aniwura, the second iyalode of ibadan, was an astute buisnesswoman and was respected for her wealth. Pdf nollywood as an agent of african culture and identity. Efunsetan aniwura, the great iyalode of ibadan, was a wealthy and powerful woman of unusual boldness, strength and intelligence. The 11 high chiefs that formed the olubadanincouncil, apart from the seriki and iyalode, are recognised as the traditional head of each of the 11 lgs in ibadanland. The fame soon earned her the coveted title of iyalode of ibadan, a respected. Ilesanmi 2, oral evidence reveals that she was a bigtime farmer and producer of food.
The date on which efunsetan aniwura became the iyalode of ibadan is not certain, but it has been situated around the 1860s. During the colonial period, women asserted and expressed themselves politically. Isho pepper had wives years after the death of ishola ogunsola popularly called isho pepper, we haven\t heard much about his life. Around 1850, worried by the spread of war and combat in the yoruba country, she introduced infantry military training into the midst of her workers. Efunseyitan married several times without an issue, due to this problem she used to leave her husbands. She has also been the subject of some nigerian film productions. Pdf on jan 1, 2014, oluwatoyin olatundun ilesanmi and others. Isola, efunsetan aniwura iyalode ibadan, and tinuubu iyalode egba. Olubunmi smith author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Gbugbemi okotieuro filmmakerassociate dean of government and external. In the post colonial period, the iyalode in ibadans chieftancy system is still an important feature. Her business acumen has given her undisputed influence not only in commerce but also in political and social life. Mar 02, 20 efunsetan became prominent has oluyole became king of ibadan. Historical dramas on two leading women figures from nineteenthcentury yoru ba history, by the celebrated yoruba writer and.
It affects women no matter what their race, ethnicity. A statue of efunsetan aniwura in ibadan alawiyeblog there are really no accounts of how she rose to power but we do know at a certain time most likely in the 1860s she became the iyalode of ibadan. Efunsetan aniwura, the great iyalode of ibadan, was a wealthy and powerful woman of unusual boldness, strength, and intelligence. Pdf a structural analysis of the principle of causality in. She was the first woman to set up a flourishing agrarian economy that employed no fewer than 2000 men and women.
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