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This exploration examines kingship practices in a Yoruba community, highlighting evolving cultural dynamics.
The kingship institution is a longstanding traditional practice among the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. Despite centuries of external influences, the traditional monarchical system has maintained its relevance, with the king of a community usually referred to as ‘Oba’ serving as both spiritual and political leader. This study explores the selection, installation, seclusion, and coronation processes in Ipoti-Ekiti, which define the king's authority and shed light on the intricate dynamic
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