Ògbóni (also known as Òsùgbó in Ijèbú) is a fraternal institution indigenous to the Yoruba -speaking polities of Nigeria, Republic of Bénin and Togo. [1] . The society performs a range of political and religious functions, including exercising a profound influence on monarchs and serving as high courts of jurisprudence in capital offenses. [2][3]

4 天之前 · Ogboni is a fraternal organization that originated in the Yoruba -speaking nations of Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, and Togo, as well as among the Edo people. It is also known as Osugbo in Ijèbu.

The Reformed Ogboni Fraternity, also known as the R.O.F, is an international fraternal organization. [1] It is commonly described by initiates as a syncretic blend of the Ogboni system of Yorubaland and various external elements.

Ògbóni in ancient Yorubaland was the exclusive formal conclave of elders whose duty was to administer the community. The Ògbónis were statesmen whose chief business was to enact laws and judge cases. They also elect, discuss with, and advise the king in all matters of governance.

2022年12月29日 · Ogboni (also known as Osugbo in Ijèbú) is a fraternal institution indigenous to the Yoruba language-speaking polities of Nigeria, Republic of Bénin and Togo, as well as among the Edo people.

Secret societies or cults exist in Nigeria but, by their nature, very little is known about them. The most widely reported and studied is the Ogboni cult, though many Ogboni members reportedly self-identify the group as a social club rather than a cult or a secret society.

The Ogboni society, also known as the Abalaiye or Ogboni Abalaiye, is deeply rooted in Yoruba culture, with its practices, beliefs, and roles dating back centuries. Ogboni members are regarded as custodians of Yoruba traditional spirituality and ethics.

2018年4月9日 · Have you even heard of Ogboni or the Reformed Ogboni Fraternity? If you are confused about the meanings behind these terms, or what makes them different, then allow us to help you out. We will try to explore this topic to the best …

2024年1月19日 · Also known as Osugbo in Ijèbú, Ogboni is a fraternal institution deeply rooted in the Yoruba-speaking polities of Nigeria, the Republic of Bénin, Togo, as well as among the Edo people.

2017年9月10日 · R.O.F gets its name from the Yoruba cult Ogboni. This secret society has been around since ancient times and indigenous to the Yoruba nation. The Ogboni secret society was (and is) very powerful, highly influential in the affairs of the state and leadership.