Who is the first son of oduduwa?
Matthew Wilson
Updated on April 04, 2026
People also ask, who is the father of oduduwa?
According to the Kanuri, Yauri, Gobir, Acipu, Jukun and Borgu tribes - whose founding ancestors were said to be Oduduwa's brothers (as recorded in the early 20th century by Samuel Johnson), Oduduwa was the son of Damerudu, whom Yoruba call either Lamurudu or Lamerudu, a prince who was himself the son of the magician
Likewise, who is more powerful Alaafin of Oyo and Ooni of Ife? Some say The Alaafin is the supreme-most king in Yoruba land, while others say it is the Ooni. I would try to give an abridged version of the history of the two and let you, the YoruByte reader make your own decision. So, it is an agreed fact that the progenitor of the Yoruba race is Oduduwa. Fact undisputed!
Similarly, you may ask, is OONI the son of oduduwa?
Elder son of Oduduwa. He lived and reigned for an unusually long period of time. Became the Ooni after his father's death while Oranmiyan was on sojourn.
How old is Yoruba?
The Yoruba-speaking peoples share a rich and complex heritage that is at least one thousand years old. Today 18 million Yoruba live primarily in the modern nations of southwestern Nigeria and the Republic of Benin.