OGBONI AKALA (The Myths, The Facts & The Legends) An Interview with Chief Suara Alani Bankole

OGBONI !!! From the suffix OGBO, which means AGED, it's is a community of elders who were trusted with piloting the affairs of YORUBA societies Long before the advent of colonialists, the ancient traditions of the Yoruba people had an effective system of governance, deeply rooted in their cultures, spirituality and livelihoods, it encompasses judicial system, conflict resolution system, spirituality, different kinds of rites (marriage, burials , naming ceremony and so on) , king selection, chieftaincy distributions, education, farming , public health and so on... AKALA in Egba is also called OSUGBO in ijebu , IWAREFAS in OWU, OYO MESI in OYO.... Each YORUBA enclave had a name for them , they comprise of men of outstanding reputations from noble houses in the land, warriors, farmers, traders etc... MALE AND FEMALES are well represented in the society.
However there has been lesser functions designated to them since the amalgamation of Nigeria and advent of foreign religions, this has given rise to misconceptions about their true purposes in the ancient and current society, this gave rise to our decisions to seek out the members of the AKALA societies to help shed more lights to the raging arguments about the true identity of the OGBONI AKALA, Hopefully the Yorubas home and diaspora can come together to respect and revive that which genuinely belongs to them!
Àròó Eyin Baba , ati eyin Yeye oo!!
E je ki a roo pe l'ásè!

[@enisbjk4619]

What a brilliant old man! Unbiased history of Christianity

[@AlaraMedia]

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[@johnsontodd6364]

Oga stay somewhere which one be Alhaji .. that’s the colonial mindset we talking about, you can’t be here and there …

[@AlaraMedia]

The truth is, because of what Ogboni stands for, it doesn’t discriminate. Anyone can be an Ogboni initiate so far you abide by the laws that guide you as a member. Which is one of the reasons for this interview, to show the world the true meaning of Ogboni and their functions in our society. Watch out for the next episode where you’ll get more answers on this and other bothering questions. Please don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll be notified when it drops.

[@EdTech_Instructor]

This is the Father of Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole, the Former Speaker of House of Representatives… Full of knowledge

[@AlaraMedia]

Absolutely correct 👍🏾 Thank You very much for watching.

[@balogunolabimpe2220]

Wow!but his calm. 😂

[@ObafemiAkileijesha-gd5ep]

We need more explanations about the ogboni akala from which age can someone join

[@AlaraMedia]

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[@kudykudy3702]

Kasumus celebrate your level of knowledge sir. Kudi Fashola

[@gbengaafolabi440]

Please keep the background drumming down,beat is making listening to the interview confusing😮😮😮

[@odofin11]

Thank you

[@kudykudy3702]

Thank you daddy Dr Titi

[@aroalade396]

Baba Bankole is very educated and funny as well. Ì laughed when he said Ifa does not understand any other language other than Yoruba language and that that is why White practioners of Ifa now come down to Yoruba land to learn both Yoruba language and Ifa. Very good listening to the Baba.

[@officialdicyofficialdicy9007]

It's a lie,if understand any language,I am igbo,and I did off and I was told to pray in English or igbo,and my ifa has been good to me,how can you even say the gods does not understand anything except yoruba?😂do you know how many igbos who did ifa?😂my ifa talks to me wella,so if he doesn't hear english,why talking to me?😂

[@denattidenatti5093]

As he is talking it is like looking at my Dad. Carbon copy. Also an Iporo man.

[@aderemiodukoya1881]

Him being an Alhaji doesn't affect traditionalism, He was just a visitor to the Hajj and that's why he's called Alhaji

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[@LanreIbrahim-n4e]

Very educative interview. However the background drumming rendered the effort juvenile.

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[@odunayoibitomisin6145]

Baba Alani is sound.

[@AlaraMedia]

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[@successhandcraft]

Why the sound???? It's too much

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[@akkqueen9623]

Nnkan ti se wa.

[@AlaraMedia]

Bii ti bawo?

[@Dododawa]

iro nla ...Ijebu was NEVER under Egba

[@michaelking7517]

I don't know why presenter play stupid background noise music that interferes with the interviews and conversation. !!!!

[@peterclement3264]

Can't u stop dis music ni?

[@AlaraMedia]

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[@adegboyegaa9720]

PROTESTANT came from the 99 thesis of Martin Luther not from Oxford and Cambridge students!

[@peterclement3264]

Drumming spoilt an otherwise interview. I also expected more about Akala and not history of colonisation.

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[@adeoguntolasolanke-oguntol5108]

Off topic

[@AlaraMedia]

Please why do you feel it’s “Off topic”?

[@gracecareagency335]

The constant drumming….. why??

[@AlaraMedia]

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[@Awake_Africa]

How can an alhaji also be an oluwo?. He cannot be a total ogboni then. This is why we will continue to be in bondage. He will not fully represent the interests of tradition

[@AlaraMedia]

Thank you for this insightful comment. That’s actually one of the reasons we embarked on this project. To show the world that though the foundation of Ogboni is "Ìṣẹ̀ṣẹ" but it still doesn’t discriminate, in as much as you abide by the laws that bind you as a member. And there are different fractions of Ogboni, this here(The Àkálá) is mainly for the notable men of the Land and they also function as the Judicial system of the Land. Watch out for the next episode, where we elaborate more on their functions and duties.

[@adegboyegaa9720]

He said OGBONI AKALA is about the governance of the people and not about Òrìsà!

[@fataiadegbenro984]

Maybe you should understand the concept of our tradition first and foremost before making a judgement...the least you can do is to have an open mind and listen to the olowu

[@LogicAwakning-gv3ez]

I subscribe cos of this man ❤ I have to listen again

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[@seandey-hi1jg]

The music was interfering in the audio of the video. Please try better the audio quality next time. Thanks.

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[@jamesadeyelu8433]

Oro Kabiti.

[@ExclusiveBeatshome]

Background music is killing the message

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[@positiveoluwo2177]

Tha music shouldn’t be laid on the interview and what is Alhaji doing with Yoruba history. Do away with imported religions and be whole with our tradition

[@braitkhamadetokun8578]

Alhaji shouldn't have started his name that is just what i see as a mistake there

[@AlaraMedia]

Thank you for watching and thanks for your comment. He felt comfortable introducing himself that way because of his status and functions of his office. Ogboni Akala performs solely administrative duties in Egba land, no Spirituality involved reason for their openness to anyone and religion. In Ogboni Aborigine, it’s a total different story. Kindly subscribe and turn on the notification button as we take you through the Ogboni series. See you in the next episode.

[@alesinloyeoluwaseun42]

It not a mistake because it has travel to saudi arabia so manyi times, and if u have been to saudi u can be fall Alhaji mame ur findings

[@ademolaaofolajuwonlo1044z]

Alhaji, Oluwo, Ogboni,Apena. Which one you dey? You can not be here and there.

[@AlaraMedia]

The truth is, because of what Ogboni stands for, it doesn’t discriminate. Anyone can be an Ogboni initiate so far you abide by the laws that guide you as a member. Which is one of the reasons for this interview, to show the world the true meaning of Ogboni and their functions in our society. Watch out for the next episode where you’ll get more answers on this and other bothering questions. Please don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll be notified when it drops.

[@alesinloyeoluwaseun42]

Any body can be Alhaji make ur findings even any tribe in the world Alhaji it just a visitor in saudi arabia

[@Eniola0ne]

Alhaji is nothing but cultural influence and exploitation of culture. We Yoruba are Christians or Muslim. Our Civilization, Culture are superior to Christianity and Islam. Islam and Christianity are religions that come through the back door of invading and conquest. Been Alhaji get nothing to do with thousands of years of tradition that is part of our entities as people. Ogboni is like a Masonic lodge of the Western world. Masonic lodge control everything in the west