Historical Listing Of Ooni Of Ife From Number 1 To Latest 51st

The Ooni of Ife in Osun state is generally accepted by Yoruba race across the world as father of the Yoruba speaking people.

Ooni is also said to be the head of all Yoruba kings across the world

Below is a comprehensive list of all 51 Ooni’s of Ife, from the first monarch to the current ruler.

Please note that some names may be disputed due to hierarchical differences.

Ancient Era (Pre-1700)

1.⁠ ⁠Olofin Oduduwa
2.⁠ ⁠Osangangan Obamakin
3.⁠ ⁠Ogun
4.⁠ ⁠Obalufon Ogbogbodirin
5.⁠ ⁠Obalufon Alayemore
6.⁠ ⁠Oranmiyan
7.⁠ ⁠Ayetise
8.⁠ ⁠Lajamisan
9.⁠ ⁠Lajodogun
10.⁠ ⁠Lafogido
11.⁠ ⁠Odidimode Rogbeesin
12.⁠ ⁠Aworokolokin
13.⁠ ⁠Ekun
14.⁠ ⁠Ajimuda
15.⁠ ⁠Gboonijo

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Middle Era (1700-1800)

1.⁠ ⁠Okanlajosin
2.⁠ ⁠Adegbalu
3.⁠ ⁠Osinkola
4.⁠ ⁠Ogbooru
5.⁠ ⁠Giesi
6.⁠ ⁠Luwoo (Female)
7.⁠ ⁠Lumobi
8.⁠ ⁠Agbedegbede
9.⁠ ⁠Ojelokunbirin
10.⁠ ⁠Lagunja
11.⁠ ⁠Larunnka
12.⁠ ⁠Ademilu
13.⁠ ⁠Omogbogbo
14.⁠ ⁠Ajila-Oorun

Modern Era (1800-1900)

1.⁠ ⁠Adejinle
2.⁠ ⁠Olojo
3.⁠ ⁠Okiti
4.⁠ ⁠Lugbade
5.⁠ ⁠Aribiwoso
6.⁠ ⁠Osinlade
7.⁠ ⁠Adagba
8.⁠ ⁠Ojigidiri
9.⁠ ⁠Akinmoyero (Odunle-bi-ojo) (1710-1800)
10.⁠ ⁠Gbanlare (1800-1823)
11.⁠ ⁠Gbegbaaje (1823-1835)

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Colonial Era (1900-1960)

1.⁠ ⁠Wunmonije (1835-1839)
2.⁠ ⁠Adegunle Abewela (1839-1849)
3.⁠ ⁠Degbisokun (1849-1878)
4.⁠ ⁠Orarigba (Ojaja I) (1878-1880)
5.⁠ ⁠Derin Ologbenla (1880-1894)
6.⁠ ⁠Adelekan (Olubuse I) (1894-1910)
7.⁠ ⁠Adekola (1910)
8.⁠ ⁠Ademiluyi Ajagun (1910-1930)

Post-Colonial Era (1960-Present)

1.⁠ ⁠Adesoji Aderemi (1930-1980)
2.⁠ ⁠Okunade Sijuwade (Olubuse II) (1980-2015)
3.⁠ ⁠Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) (2015-present)