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Ooni of Ife Installs New Jaran of the Source

In a historic and deeply symbolic ceremony at the Sacred Palace in Ile-Ife — the cradle of Yoruba civilization and the spiritual centre of the Yoruba people — His Imperial Majesty, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, formally installed Chief Sakariyau Ayinde Awojoodu as the New Jaran of the Source. Today’s event marks a significant moment in the living traditions of Ile-Ife as age-old cultural protocols were honoured, ancient rites observed, and the continuity of palace leadership reaffirmed before chiefs, dignitaries, cultural custodians, and the people of Ife gathered to witness this elevation. The title Jaran, one of the most respected traditional chieftaincy titles within the Ooni-in-Council, is regarded as second-in-command to the Lowa of Ife — placing the holder among the principal advisors and custodians of palace tradition and Yoruba heritage. Before his elevation, Chief Awojoodu had served with distinction as Yegbata of Ife and Head of the Emeses — the royal guards entrusted with the protection and ceremonial duties of the Ooni’s Palace. His journey from palace initiation to this esteemed role spans decades of loyal service, cultural training, and unwavering commitment to the traditions of Oduduwa and Ile-Ife. During the enthronement, the ambience was thick with cultural symbolism — drumming, praise-singing, traditional regalia, and ancestral invocations — reflecting the living heritage that has shaped Yoruba identity for centuries. Viewers are invited to experience the grandeur, the reverence, and the sacred continuity that defines leadership and legacy in the Source. 📌 Watch as history unfolds in Ile-Ife — where culture lives, lineage thrives, and leadership is anchored in heritage. #OoniOfIfe #JaranOfTheSource #IleIfe #YorubaHeritage #ChiefAwojoodu #TraditionalTitles #CulturalLegacy