Hurling and caid were recorded in early irish history and they predate recorded history. A good yoruba man, the story of bashorun gaa of the old oyo kingdom is not new. Yobachi, based on the early life of nigerian novelist. So, when the oyo mesi selected a provincial prince, aole arogangan to ascend the throne of his fathers, they believed they had an alaafin they could. If the coming generation is not aware of story, they must be familiar with history kept intact for them by the preceding generation. The nigerian musician,9ice, has released the audio for keys on youtube. In afonja the rise, we tell their stories first as what they were men and women living their lives, warring, scheming and loving in ways that will be familiar to the reader beyond their roles as actors in the epic history of the great oyo empire. Dec 07, 2011 listen free to 9ice bashorun gaa pace setter feat. Irish heritage, dead, not forgotten then back and fighting. The two books that predicted the 2020 coronavirus outbreak 40 years and 12 years ago. Five alaafins, labisi, awonbioju, agboluaje, majeogbe and abiodun were raised to the throne under gaa four of whom were later disposed.
This project commenced many years ago and has been a huge undertaking by sean mcevoy. If you go through the history on wikipedia, youll notice so many distortion. Blurb when alaafin abiodun adegolu died, the oyo empire was in a slow decline. Bashorun gaha revising the legacy of the tyranical prime. Among the chroniclers of yoruba history, his name is synonymous with. Gaa oral history project published in 20thcentury contemporary history, issue 1 janfeb 2009, news, volume 17 the gaa is really our stamp, its the rural mans stamp.
Introduction history is an important tool of passing on events from generation to generation. He has also published an illustrated childrens book, the rat race. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. The history of the gaelic athletic association is much shorter than the history of gaelic games themselves. I got the descriptions from the department website. Gaa books ireland gaelic sports books ireland mercier. History of the gaelic athletic association wikipedia. African financial institutions in historical perspective.
He held the post during the reigns of 4 consecutive imperial alaafins, and was instrumental to the military conquests during their time. Those who are students of history, particularly that of yoruba history will remember the very didactic story of a certain kingmaker in the old oyo empire. The reign of bashorun gaa in old oyo empire oldnaija. Based in cork and irelands oldest independent publishing house, mercier press, has a wide range of gaa books and gaelic sports books available online.
Ancient history the african peoples who lived in yorubaland, at least by the 4th century bc, were not initially known as the yoruba, although they shared a common ethnicity and language group. A history of daingean gaa 1889 2014 2017 marks the publication of a comprehensive history of the story of daingean gaa. The provincial chiefs who helped him defeat the tyrannical bashorun gaa had grown in power. Bashorungaha or gaa was a notable nobleman and leader of the military in the old oyo. One good example is the fact that the present lineage are called arole oodua. Afonja the rise thebookdealerng nigerias first all african. Tunde leye is the nonaward winning author of two novels, golden sands and guardians of the seal. The gaelic athletic association itself was founded in 1884.
Bashorun gaa historic villain or victim of history. During alaafin labisis reign, the old oyo empire, also known as oyoile, became so powerful and earned the respect of other kingdoms in yorubaland. Bashorun gaa of sad memory was the head of oyomesi, the legislative arm of the kingdom, but he was so extraordinarily powerful with supernatural powers of fetish. For a single person to be bashorun and aare was unheard of. The resurgence of traditional irish sports that followed contributed deeply to a broader sense of irish nationalism growing within the country, which at the time was still part of the united kingdom. This brings us to the story surrounding bashorun gaa and his reign as the prime minister of the old oyo empire. Afonja the rise oyo empire histories book 1 by tunde leye.
The gaa and the development of nationalism history ireland. Search the history of over 420 billion web pages on the internet. When alaafin labisi took over the throne from the previous late alaafin, onisile, in 1750, he appointed gaa as his bashorun, the head of oyomesi 7 hereditary kingmakers. Bashorun gaa cant be that bad as portraited but how do we know the truth when the story has been changed to suit the ego of new kings. Jul 20, 2017 for a single person to be bashorun and aare was unheard of. Bashorun gaa by 9ice album listen for free on myspace. Bashorun gaa is a generalissimo of the old oyo empire those who are students of history, particularly that of yoruba history will remember the very didactic story of a certain kingmaker in the old oyo empire in circa 1750, that was responsible for the installation of four alaafins, labisi, awonbioju, agboluaje and majeogbe and also. Bashorun gaa historic villain or victim of history politics nairaland. While this new, crafted collection of essays comes endorsed by aogan o fearghail, president of the gaa, they are hardly a polemical eulogy to the association. It says who he is, what you stand for, where your spirit comes from, tis your freedom, you know. The provincial chiefs who helped him defeat the tyrannical bashorun gaa. If nollywood makes engaging and intelligent films with attention to historical accuracy and high production values, i cant think of a better epic than one involving this longstanding and notorious 18th century prime minster of the oyo empire, bashorun gaha or gaa. Bashorun gaha or gaa was a notable nobleman and leader of the military in the old oyo empire during the 18th century. You will find it rare for an artiste in nigeria to release two albums at once.
If you are into africanyoruba culture, history and mythology. Listen to songs by 9ice on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Bashorun gaa in 17th century, aareago ogunrinde aje in earliest 18th. Scottish gaelic literature is currently undergoing a revival. Bashorun gaa was instrumental to the military conquests during his time as a prime minister of the old oyo empire during the 17th18th century. With the rise of the forceful and powerfully assertive gaa to the post of bashorun, it became inevitable. The gaa and revolution in ireland 191923 is itself preceded by cronin et al. Bashorun gaa historic villain or victim of history politics nigeria. Jeffrey preston bezos popularly called jeff bezos, was born january 12, 1964, albuquerque, new mexico. A short history of the gaa from a long time ago costa.
Just striving to be a gentleman with the fear of my mind and that of god. It is all the better for being something of a social history too. A peoples history mark duncan, mike cronin, paul rouse on. For the first time in oyo history, the aare onakakanfo, head of the imperial army, marched with his troops to the capital. The club is one of the oldest clubs in co offaly and indeed possibly the country being formed only a few short years after the formation of the gaa itself. So, when the oyo mesi selected a provincial prince, aole arogangan to ascend the throne of his fathers, they believed they had an alaafin they could control. Olusegun aremu obasanjo as the modern age bashorun gaa. Gaa books ireland gaelic sports books ireland mercier press. What i didnt mention is that the ms course description is for 3 academic quarters worth of material 1 full academic year, while the as course description is for 2 academic quarters worth of material 6 months. So, when the oyo mesi selected a provincial prince, aole arogangan to ascend the. Both archeology and traditional yoruba oral historians confirm the existence of people in this region for several millennia. Nov 06, 2015 a brief history of bashorun gaa a good yoruba man, the story of bashorun gaa of the old oyo kingdom is not new. When bashorun gaa moved against alaafin abiodun around 1770, it was oyalabi from ajase now republic of benin, the aare ona kakanfo that came to the powerful monarchs rescue.
Outside early history booksclaimed to be based on oyo traditions, every other. Bashorun gaa was a rich man per excellence, far richer that he pretended to be, far more egoistic but never altruistic. History has it in profile that alaafin labisi collected tributes from faraway kingdoms of dahomey, popo and ashanti even though his reign was. List of top 20 traditional rulers dethroned in nigerian history. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Afonja the rise thebookdealerng nigerias first all. Since the 1970s this number has increased to over 40 titles per year. Even though the album release was postponed twice, bashorun gaa is still one album you wouldnt mind waiting for. This book brings together some of the leading writers in the area of irish history to assess the importance of the gaa in irish society since its founding in 1884 and is the first key book to centre on the gaa and irish history.
Afonja the rise oyo empire histories book 1 kindle edition by. Bashorun gaa cruel tyrant or misunderstood freedom. Founded in 1884, the gaelic athletic association gaa was created to revitalise those irish national pastimes such as hurling that were in danger of dying out. The reign of bashorun gaa in old oyo empire full story. Crime, history, efunsetan aniwura, bashorun gaa, aareago ogunrinde aje. Who was oranmiyan the founder of old oyo empire fame in history.
The gaa and revolution in ireland 191923 history ireland. The history recorded the serial killings committed by his sons and head slave. Such myths point to a hurling history some 2,000 years old and the sports prominent place in irish tradition. What drove bashorun gaa was the control syndrome and quest for authority that flows from his wiles. Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Bashorun gaa i cant describe myself without being sentimental or biased. While the gaa games boast ancient roots, their modern history is inseparably linked with the revival of irish culture and nationalism that occurred in the late 19th century. In the first half of the 20th century only about four or five books in gaelic were published each year. A new king has just been selected and going against his counsels, he refuses to choose afonja as his kakanfo ona ara. In spite of the constant dramas from fighting wives and jealous friends, she has succeeded in creating a good life for herself as a socialite and the president of the imose sisters association of accomplished and distinguished ladies.
He was fond of aiding, abetting and covering the rimes committed by the people of his household. Bashorun gaha revising the legacy of the tyranical prime minister of the oyo empire. No story of oyoile would be complete without a mention of his name. Proudly yoruba a brief history of bashorun gaa a good. History has it that gaa had the power to change from humanbeing to any wild animal of his choice. Aremus letter and matters arising business post nigeria. Bashorun gaa was instrumental to the military conquests during his time as a prime minister of the old oyo empire. Bashorun gaa of sad memory was the head of oyomesi, the legislative arm of the kingdom, but he was so extraordinarily powerful with. As it moves past its 125th anniversary, this is the story of how it carved for itself a unique place at the heart of irish life. The history of the gaelic athletic association in 1 minute.
While it is a pity that the bashorun gaa ended that way, i want to remind us that bashorun gaa is still having descendant in this current generation and i am proud to tell you that i am one of his them. Paulina moregbe aka iye baby rules the nightlife of nembe town from her beer parlour with her magic touch and society connections. Dec 12, 2011 9ice released his albums on wednesday. The provincial chiefs who helped him defeat the tyrannical bashorun gaa had grown. The provincial chiefs who helped him defeat the tyrannical bashorun gaa had grown in power and the oyo chiefs were more politicians than warriors. The criminals were protected by him and even punished those who reported the crime. A history of daingean gaa 1889 2014 offaly history. Afonja wants what is rightfully his but this new king is stubborn, impertinent, selfish and insecure. History get over 40 books written about nigerian civil war. I know am not a hard worker, brilliant or intelligent. Other works by 9ice include certificate 2007, gongo aso 2008, tradition 2009, versus 2011 bashorun gaa 2011. Okadabooks is a fast, simple and fun way to read books without ever leaving.
Bashorun gaa was an integral part of the old oyo empires royal politics. Olokun famous people in history of nigeria, event and place. Bashorun gaha revising the legacy of the tyranical. Full list of private universities in nigeria nuc accredited 2020 get over 40 books written about nigerian civil war. Jul 24, 2017 for a single person to be bashorun and aare was unheard of. Certificate 2007 gongo aso 2008 tradition 2009 certificate and tradition reloaded 2010 bashorun gaaversus 2011 cnngra 2014 id cabasa 2016 g. A brief history of bashorun gaa a good yoruba man, the story of bashorun gaa of the old oyo kingdom is not new. When alaafin abiodun adegolu died, the oyo empire was in a slow decline. Thousands of books are eligible, including current and former best sellers. How chief mko abiola almost lost the biggest yoruba. He was born to jacqueline gise and ted jorgensen who. Part of the eulogy of the bashorun gaa descendant comes from most of those historic event that the warrior did during his time.
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