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Ifẹ̀ (Yoruba: Ifẹ̀, Ilé-Ifẹ̀) is an ancient Yoruba city in south-western Nigeria, founded in the 6th century.[2][3] The city is located in present-day Osun State.[4] Ifẹ̀ is about 218 kilometers northeast of Lagos[5] with a population of over 500,000 people, which is the highest in Osun State according to population census of 2006.[6]
Ilé-Ifẹ̀
Ifẹ̀ Oòyè | |
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Coordinates: 7°28′N 4°34′E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Osun |
Government | |
• Ọọni | Ojaja II |
• LGA Chairman, Ife Central | Oladosu Olubisi |
• LGA Chairman, Ife North | Lanre Ogunyimika |
• LGA Chairman, Ife South | Johnson Fayemi |
• LGA Chairman, Ife East | Tajudeen Lawal |
Area | |
• Total | 1,791 km2 (692 sq mi) |
Population (2006)[1] | |
• Total | 509,035 |
• Density | 280/km2 (740/sq mi) |
National language | Yorùbá |
Total population | |
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~ 755,260 | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Osun State - 755,260 (2011) · Ife Central: 196,220 · Ife East: 221,340 · Ife South: 157,830 · Ife North: 179,870 |
According to the traditions of the Yoruba religion, Ilé-Ifẹ̀ was founded by the order of the Supreme God Olódùmarè by Obatala. It then fell into the hands of his brother Oduduwa, which created enmity between the two.[7] Oduduwa created a dynasty there, and sons and daughters of this dynasty became rulers of many other kingdoms in Yorubaland.[8] The first Ọọ̀ni of Ifẹ̀ is a descendant of Oduduwa, which was the 401st Orisha. The present ruler since 2015 is Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Ọọ̀ni of Ifẹ̀ who is also a Nigerian accountant.[9] Named as the city of 401 deities, Ifẹ̀ is home to many devotees/votaries of these deities and is where they are routinely celebrated through festivals.[10]
Ilé-Ifẹ̀ is famous worldwide for its ancient and naturalistic bronze, stone and terracotta sculptures, dating back to between 1200 and 1400 CE.[10]