*This special moment in Yoruba History was brought to us courtesy of Dr Adediji, our association president. I think I know the answer here but it would be an unfair advantage on my part as I got to see the quiz first. Anyway. Have a go at it!
So Who am I?
I was a powerful woman of the early 19th century Yoruba land. I was rich, famous and greatly influential perhaps only second in status to the traditional head of my city himself.
I was a strict disciplinarian and I ruled my household and businesses with an iron fist. Sometimes the measure of judgment and punishment I meted out was inconsistent with the customs of the land.
You crossed my path, and you were swiftly executed!
By executing one too many, I went too far and finally fell from Grace to Grass. I was confronted and finally died in the hand of the great traditional leader of my city where I was a chieftain.
Do you know my name?
The first correct entry wins a prize!
Note also: Identifying the Traditional ruler by name would also earn a special prize.
Funke Abolade, M.D.
Social Secretary.
Madam Efunroye Tinubu iyalode egba.the king was oba okukenu.
ReplyDeletePls let me play along too as I don't have the answer from Dr Adediji already.
ReplyDeleteI beg to differ. I think it was Efunsetan Aniwura, and the king was Bashorun Ogunmola.