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Osun State appoints new monarchs, elevates traditional rulers

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2 years ago

January 30, 2025

Osun State new kings and traditional rulers

Osun State appoints Prince Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi as Olojudo of Ido Ajegunle, along with other new kings and elevated traditional rulers

Osun State has approved the appointment of new monarchs and the elevation of several traditional rulers across various local government areas.

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The decision was made during a State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Ademola Adeleke.

Prince Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi Becomes Olojudo of Ido Ajegunle

Prince Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi, a UK-based IT engineer, has been appointed as the Olojudo of Ido Ajegunle in Obokun Local Government.

Before relocating abroad, he studied Office and Information Management at Lead City University, Ibadan. He is also a successful entrepreneur with business interests in the hospitality and agricultural sectors.

Other Newly Appointed Kings

In addition to Prince Ajayi, the Council approved the appointment of:

– **Prince Emmanuel Adesokan Ayoola** as the Oluwaro of Iwaro in Ife North Local Government
– **Prince Kazeem Deji Ogungbe** as the Oniwata of Iwata in Irewole Local Government

Elevation of Traditional Rulers

Several traditional rulers were elevated to **Part II (Recognised) Status** under the Chief’s Law, Cap.25, Laws of Osun State, 2002. The recognised chiefs include:

– **Baale Owajigbo of Ejigbo-Orangun**
– **Baale Owamagbon of Ila**
– **Baale Owafaye of Obalogbo-Ila** (Ila Traditional Council)
– **Baale Osi Okero-Ife**
– **Baale Mayowa Ifegunle-Ife**
– **Olu of Apatalami-Ife**
– **Baale Ayede Temidire Town**
– **Baale Akingbade of Ayetutu Ipoye-Ife** (Ife Traditional Council)
– **Looyin of Olodo Okebode-Ijesa**
– **Ologbese of Ogbese** (Atakunmosa West)
– **Alaye Daramola-Ijesa** (Atakunmosa East)
– **Baale of Ajitena** (Ejigbo Traditional Council)
– **Olaota of Osunwoyin** (Ayedire Local Government)

White Paper on Aragbiji of Iragbiji Chieftaincy Declaration

The Council also approved the White Paper on the Report of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry into the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Chieftaincy Declaration.

This move reflects the state government’s commitment to strengthening traditional leadership and governance.

**Signed:**
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi
Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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2 weeks ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”