IMESI - ILE

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About IMESI ILE

THE THREE EARLIEST SETTLERS AND THEIR SETTLEMENTS

Oloja, Odunmorun and Eye were the three earliest settlers in the virgin forest that would later become Imesi – Ile Kingdom. Where Oloja settled on arrival at Imesi – Ile (though not yet a kingdom and without the name Imesi – Ile at this time) is known as Ode – Ubi now linguistically corrupted as Odobi

Imesi - Ile Ilu Kiriji

Recent Events

His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Enoch Ademola Akinyemi,
Oyoyo II, Owa-Ooye of Imesi-Ile

Owa-Ooye is the title of the paramount ruler of the town Imesi-Ile. The occupant of the stool is a crown-wearing monarch whose crown can be traced directly to Ile-Ife. The Oba Owa-Ooye is the Chief priest, Chief Justice, Chief diplomat, Chief Executive, commander-in-chief of army and fountain of honour and respect.

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