It’s said that when two elephants are fighting, the grass suffers. What about when two kings and consequently Kingdoms are fighting? Any escape for the citizens.
The Oba of Lagos and Ooni of Ife recently drew swords in a manner reminiscent of Game of thrones. See video:
The Oba of Lagos publicly humiliating the Ooni of Ife. Why? What happened? pic.twitter.com/dDtc0Zoftp
— T. Rânkïn' (@AfroVII) April 25, 2017
Should we be worried? Twitter NG reacts:
Should we prepare for war?
https://twitter.com/MissIgho/status/856994138503467008
https://twitter.com/WoleOdeleye/status/856999954753179648
https://twitter.com/WoleOdeleye/status/857001028272758784
https://twitter.com/WoleOdeleye/status/857003749038059520
https://twitter.com/ChocoBerryT/status/857011317114327045
lol….it will all go down at Quillox. Champagne duel 😂
— Richard Martins. (@richielovall) April 25, 2017
Who is the Oba of Lagos?
Oba of Lagos is THE permanent Chairman of the Lagos Council of Obas and Chiefs. Throne is 100% 1st Class. https://t.co/mPMtKJMkWY
— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) April 25, 2017
About these Obas
Amusing that people don't know history, throne of Oba of Lagos is NOT and has NEVER been under the Ooni of Ife or ANY other throne in d SW.
— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) April 25, 2017
Did you watch the video or have an idea of what happened? How is acting like a petulant child in public related to this your reposte? https://t.co/K0r2FZZ29s
— The Godfather JP (@AyoOyalowo) April 25, 2017
I saw the video. The issue between them is very personal. Not for me to speak on it in public. https://t.co/NROf2EC8Pp
— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) April 25, 2017
Care about their position, hierarchy or personal feud, my issue is an old man acting like a petulant one year old in public. Shikena… 2/2 https://t.co/IOGSjRVB5W
— The Godfather JP (@AyoOyalowo) April 25, 2017
Well, he is a King. He can act the way he deems fit. https://t.co/fuaKxANIn9
— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) April 25, 2017
What’s Dino got to do with it?
https://twitter.com/Mide_Yosef/status/857005405960114176
Dino i s elected by the people, Oba was chosen by the Oracle. Not the same. https://t.co/NsoN3S0vNa
— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) April 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/Mide_Yosef/status/857007463169765376
What is my headache or yours in an issue between two paramount rulers? https://t.co/fSB6aebGvq
— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) April 25, 2017
More on rank
Wait, so Ooni of Ife is higher than the Alaafin of Oyo in rank?
How?— A. (@Aunty_Les) April 25, 2017
So, it's the direct descendant of Oduduwa, the head of Yoruba land, that's popping bottles at Quilox like a yahoo boy ? pic.twitter.com/8YFpmR5bTo
— A. (@Aunty_Les) April 25, 2017
Historically, Ife is the "origin". So its ruler is the paramount title. https://t.co/zIRAfImgri
— Stormblessed Tiste Azathanai (@MallamSawyerr) April 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/OluyomiOjo/status/857003081484992512
The Ooni is a damn near God in Yoruba mythology, his seat is revered and holy if you're a traditionalist. The Oba is well, v.junior. https://t.co/zhTZy5GcGI
— T. Rânkïn' (@AfroVII) April 25, 2017
Oba of Lagos is technically not a Yoruba king, if this was between the Oba of Lagos and the Oba of Benin, then perhaps hierarchical issue.
— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) April 25, 2017
Which Oba is in the wrong?
What Oba of Lagos did is wrong. He should respect Ooni. He can advice him bcos he is a young man. Ooni should reach out to Jagaban now
— Woye (@woye1) April 25, 2017
All I see is that the Oba of Lagos embarrassed himself rather than humiliate the Ooni….
— Seyi Oluwabiyi (@SScwitness) April 25, 2017
Oba Akiolu must be angry….But not against Oonirisa. It's like Oba Akiolu wants to enter lagoon himself.
— OLOKUN NOT POSEIDON 🍸 (@HeartWithThanks) April 25, 2017
Seems oba is about to drop a diss track.
— Ralph (@Vwede_) April 25, 2017
Look guys, if I was the Eleko (heck even as a commoner) & saw a guy stooping to greet the Obi of Onitsha, I'll also assume it's not my Ooni.
— . (@akingbayo) April 25, 2017
Y'all need to call your Ooni to order. If you don't respect tradition, expect no respect from traditionalists.
— . (@akingbayo) April 25, 2017
It's not his fault. When that one too will be humbling himself by visiting Obafemi Martins and regular nightclubs with his Ori Ade. https://t.co/DNDZ9GfUlp
— Trust-fund Daddy (@Yemzine) April 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/FireOFola/status/857010326423908352
He is an agbaya. #EndOfStory That's the problem with we Nigerians always demanding respect. It's earned Mehn. You gotta work hard for it.
— APT 🇳🇬🇺🇸 (@_4u2nv) April 25, 2017
Oduduwa may have to come slap some people https://t.co/wbK1qlzKtN
— ‘Bewaji O. (@doeyhin) April 25, 2017
Not Yoruba?
Yoruba is a culture, the heritage of omoluabi. It will be very hard for those who don't embrace the culture to understand why this is wrong https://t.co/DTERzK7cth
— Rosanwo (@rosanwo) April 25, 2017
Woke Twitter
https://twitter.com/Oriadday/status/857006217113341952
Problem with this Oba topic is that grown men and women will bring up mythology when you start arguing history.
— Nwakibeya (@Dikachim) April 25, 2017
Wait, so Ooni of Ife is higher than the Alaafin of Oyo in rank?
How?— A. (@Aunty_Les) April 25, 2017
Oba Oyekan, KCOB. Olorun a forun ke won. Nobility at its finest
— K (@Damocleansword) April 25, 2017
Finally, they wee settle
https://twitter.com/jag_bros/status/856974445273133061
Wahala everywhere.
