@yorubapantheon: POV: You just started the longest civil war in history because someone messed with your wife. Here’s the legendary story of Fabunmi of Okemesi, the man who looked the Ibadan Empire in the eyes and said: "Not today." The Scene: 1878, Okemesi-Ekiti Ibadan was the "big boss" of Yorubaland, and their tax collectors (Ajeles) were acting like they owned the place. They were arrogant, greedy, and out of control. The "Final Straw" Moment During a local festival, an Ibadan official went too far. He tried to harass Fabunmi’s wife and snatched his drinks. Fabunmi didn't call for a meeting. He didn't send a letter. He grabbed his sword and took the official's head right then and there. The Birth of the Ekiti-Parapo Fabunmi knew this meant war. He sent the official's head back to Ibadan as a message: "We are done being slaves." He united the Ekiti and Ijesha kingdoms into a massive super-army called the Ekiti-Parapo. The Kiriji War (1877–1893) The Vibe: 16 years of non-stop smoke. The Tech: It was the first time Yorubas used long-range "Kiriji" cannons (which gave the war its name). 💣 The Heroics: Fabunmi was the spark. He led from the front, showing the world that even the biggest empire can be humbled when people stand together for their dignity. The Legacy Fabunmi didn't just fight for himself; he fought for the freedom of the entire Ekiti land. He ended up as the King of Imesi-Ile and remains the ultimate "Main Character" of Ekiti history. "The man who turned a local insult into a national revolution." #YorubaHistory #Ekiti #FabunmiOkemesi #KirijiWar #AfricanHeroes

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Wow 😲.. Tough Guy 👍🏽😁.
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👑💜💜 King Mimi🔱🧞🧚 🦄💎💎 :
Amazing
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Jagun
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Fabunmi of Okemesi ( 1849 - 1903) born Prince Fábùnmi Ìṣọ̀lá, also known as Orara l'ada, was an Ekiti warlord, chief and ultimately king. He was known to have singlehandedly triggered the longest civil war in Nigeria and West Africa - the Kiriji War.. Prince Fabunmi Isola was born in 1849 in Okemesi (formerly Imesi-igbodo). to Prince Adesoye, a younger brother of Fatimehin Aponlese, the 9th Owa Ooye of Okemesi. His mother was a princess from the town of Ogotun-Ekiti. He was about ten years when Ijesa conquered Okemesi and went on exile at Ila Orangun with his father,.His father died in Ila, leaving Fabunmi as the oldest member of his family. His mother was a Princess from Ogotun.It was while in Ila that he learnt tailoring. He was a very good friend of Prince Adeyale of Ila who later became the military leader of Ila army. When he then travelled to Ibadan to become a war boy under, Akintola, the second son of Balogun Ibikunle. He partook in Iperu and Mamu military expeditions. He soon escaped Ibadan overnight as there were plans to put him to death and sacrifice him to a local deity. In 1878 , .Oyepetun, an Ibadan Administrator (Ajele) was stationed in Okemesi, and his boys were rapacious and evil; forcefully coveting other people’s properties.They had gone to the annual Erinle-odo shrine festival, where Fabunmi was celebrating with friends and acquaintances and had seized food and palm wine meant for the occasion.In the process, they molested Fabunmi’s wife, Falola, who brought the meals and refreshments.Fabunmi was incensed. He ran back home, got his sword, and made for Oyepetun’s compound. He killed everyone he could lay his hands on including the Ajele.Every other member of Oyepetun’s compound still alive and Ibadan residents in Okemesi deserted the town.This was a direct test of Ibadan powers but given the maladministration of many of the Ajales, the news quickly spread across Ekiti, Ijesa and Igbomina.All known Ibadan officers and everyone known to be working with them were massacred and put to sword. Are Latoosa of Ibadan, called on Olojaoke of Okemesi to deliver Fabunmi, his nephew, a prince and heir apparent to him but he refused.Fabunmi then wen
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Evan G 🇳🇬🇱🇾 🇱🇾🇱🇾 :
awon alágbára 🥰🥰🥰🥰
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