Because it is our carelessness, petty wrangling, and lack of affection for one another that have brought us to where we are; that trend is still continuing with some of the things I read on the pages of the newspapers. The Treaty of Epewas a treaty between Great Britain and Kosoko on September 28, 1854. In the afternoon of September 3rd, 1853, his son, Dosunmu was formally installed as the King of Lagos. It is possible the name you are searching has less than five occurrences per year. Oluwole (son of Adele Ajosun) and Akintoye (another son of Kutere) will follow in short reigns before Kosoko eventually became king. Subscribe to Flip Tv Official YouTube Channel:http://goo.gl/O2waQbEnjoy!Flip Tv Official YouTube Channel. And because there was competition among the Europeans, the British wanted to sign a treaty so that they could have an edge over other Europeans – that was what they came for. “It was inevitable,” Her Royal Highness Abiola Dosunmu, the Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos told ARISE News on Saturday. He saved the day for his people. From inception, our fathers and forefathers had told us all about Lagos. That statement is very important at this point in time. Lagos is an extension of Benin – Erelu Dosunmu. Under the Commission of 19th February-1866, the Settlement of Lagos was governed by an Administrator and a Legislative Council responsible to the Governor of the West African Settlements residing in Sierra Leone. But really, Lagos was before anything that is called (South-) West. I am Abiola Dosunmu, the Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos. Required fields are marked *. Erelu Abiola Dosunmu, fashion icon, businesswoman and socialite on Sunday celebrated her 70th birthday. A Yoruba has a proverb, ‘If there is no crack in the wall, a lizard won’t go in.’ What we’re doing with such vigour, destroying our home, those claiming Lagos is a no man’s land will carry the day – because if we can’t harmonise our views then everybody will come and usurp our rights. On Wednesday, the palace of Lagos traditional ruler, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu, was invaded and ransacked. It is the capital for the capitalists of the world. Erelu Kuti was the queen mother of Lagos. Out of 6,028,151 records in the U.S. Social Security Administration public data, the first name Dosunmu was not present. History of Lagos Kings: Obas of Lagos(Eko). My sense is that they’re being miserly with words and information about the situation. Follow me on Twitter @EmerieOkwara, Your email address will not be published. They are not much and their interests are being protected; certain places are special preserve of the people; the indigenous people of Monaco. They have also shown us the strength and value of friendship and warmth across ethnic and religious barriers. Got a suggestion? To start with, I remember a passage in my book, ‘Lagos: A Legacy of Honour’, which I wrote in 1991 when the capital of Nigeria was moved from Lagos to Abuja. The bad blood between both men escalated when Eletu convinced Oluwole (Oba at the time) to banish Opo Olu (Kosoko’s sister) charging her with witchcraft. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. He was forced to cede Lagos to Britain under the threat of force in August 1861. Some people are not being truthful. The British government put him on a pension of 400 pounds. 56 likes. Kosoko’s homestead still exists in Lagos and some of his descendants include famous personalities as Prince Jide Kosoko of Nollywood fame and pop star, Adekunle Kosoko (aka Adekunle Gold). Copyright PUNCH. “It was inevitable,” Her Royal Highness Abiola Dosunmu, the Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos told ARISE News on Saturday. Akintoye invited the aggrieved prince back to Lagos and even gave him a title to boot. I don’t think it’s right. Concerted efforts should be made to protect the indigenous people of Lagos. Chief Adebola Dosunmu, the Akinsiku of Lagos is one of the popular super big boys in Lagos. Lagos remains a colossus in its own right. But when the Awori came to settle there the Bini made them to pay isakole. He died without a child. Unfortunately, Obasanjo’s intervention moves further strained his friendship with Ambassador Fernandez. That is what Lagos should be for Nigeria and for the world. In many ways, the storied prince remains the most legendary of historical figures in Lagos history. Hence, when the Awori came from Ile-Ife – I haven’t heard anybody mention that. It is not obscure. If they came from somewhere – they should be able to tell you what ‘Awori’ means. Fun Facts about the name Dosunmu. I know that the rights of the indigenous people are safeguarded in the constitution of Nigeria – just like you have the quota system. Your email address will not be published. I like to think that I have sense and that is why I write too. This is what he said in his farewell speech at the Lagos airport, ‘The Federal Government shall forever remain grateful to the highly tolerant, vivacious, hospitable, and infectiously humorous omo eko. Lagos was an independent colony long before the 1914 amalgamation; I think we’re talking about the Treaty of Cession of 1861 that Oba Dosunmu signed. The colonialists came in not because they wanted to take over our land; they were not fighting for land. He (Osin) abdicated the throne of Awujale and relocated to Ibefun and became Osin the first. History Trivia: Alvan Ikoku – A short Biography, How To Verify That A Property Is Registered In Lagos State, 5 Nigerian Women In History: The Resilient Spirit Of The Nigerian Women, ThrowBack Thursday- Lateef Jakande: A True Servant Leader. Akitoye was brought back to Lagos by the British Consul and was restored as the King of Lagos. Information and translations of Dosunmu in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Others, (unfortunate fellows) Biggie. For sure, the Bini had control over the area because they used it as a passage. Akitoye was brought back to Lagos by the British Consul and was restored as the King of Lagos. The Awori settlers reasoned that, after a long period of settlement that they were well established in the area. Akintoye fled for Ikorodu from where he fled to Egba. Lagos has always been an extension of Benin as a passageway to the waters to trade with the foreigners and of course, to hunt and do other things. Eventually, Kosoko’s faction led by Oshodi Tapa will rout Oba Akintoye’s forces at the Battle of the Salt Water on Agboyi Creek in 1845. I have held several workshops with erudite scholars at the National Institute of International Affairs to debate this and the conclusion is very clear for everyone to see. All rights reserved. At the opening of this remarkable conference, the Epe people, led by Chief Oshodi Tapa expressed their strong desire to return to Lagos and to the British Consul and be at peace with their friends and relatives. OBA DOSUNMU (1853-1885) In 1853, Oba dosunmu took over the reign of the throne of his forefather. She expressed her thought on the difference in opinions concerning the history of the original settlers of Lagos: " Lagos has always been an extension of Benin as a passageway to the waters to trade with the foreigners and of course, to hunt and do other things. It was in these circumstances that Kosoko’s next rebellion will happen. If we continue to sing discordant tunes among ourselves other people will come and usurp our rights. Kosoko then exacted a painful revenge on Eletu. Will this conversation continue or will there be a round-table discussion to resolve the contention? But there are the indigenous people of Monaco. Lagos is becoming more and more cosmopolitan but our children are still there. He made durable contribution to the development of Lagos and this gave a clear illustration of the lofty ideas of Obaship which are in consonance with modern civilization, in august 1861 Oba dosunmu concluded the treaty Osinlokun would reign for thirty-nine years till his passing. But it doesn’t stop the origin story – that’s why I’m saying the history of Lagos is very clear. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. People are more interested in usurping the rights of others rather than being equitable and lift one another up to a greater height. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-5689805440782123"; /* Punch_Sidebar_Articlepages300x250 */ google_ad_slot = "5984819487"; google_ad_width = 300; google_ad_height = 250. I have been Erelu Kuti for more than 40 years. Such tales speak to more superstitious ends in retribution for previous wrongs. To now jettison the right of one for another? I think the next move will be to call a stakeholders’ meeting and really have a round-table discussion where we should harmonise our views, clarify grey areas and any confusion making people feel not confident about who they are. It has been at the crossroads of major developments in our national life inducing in us bitter and sweet memory of joy and anguish in nation-building.’. All of them know that the Awori were paying isakole to the Bini. Dosunmu femi, Lagos, Nigeria. Sign up to the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter. Anybody who attempts to get to the throne today always say they descended from Ologun Kutere but they actually descended from Erelu Kuti, the daughter of King Ado and mother of Ologun Kutere) died. They were not fighting to settle here. In the afternoon of September 3rd, 1853, his son, Dosunmu was formally installed as the King of Lagos. It is very clear that Benin has always been very strong and exposed to the outside world. He is not the only son of his parents as he has 6 brothers, who are equally big in all ramifications and are doing well in their respective fields. In fact, the sons of the House of Kutere would take turns to assume the kingship until Kosoko became oba in 1845. So, they rebelled and refused to pay the isakole. There was nothing wrong in that. Adele’s defence was that as King of Lagos he and the chiefs of Lagos were entitled to the use and occupation of the palace as the seat of the Oba. At that point, the most sensible thing for the Bini king was to establish his presence – that was what the Oba of Benin did. Lagos Princess, Abiola Dosunmu, the Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos state has said the desecration of the palace of Oba of Lagos was inevitable because the rulers has failed in their responsibilities to the people. In the afternoon of September 3rd, 1853, his son, Dosunmu was formally installed as the King of Lagos. The kingmakers would seek out Kosoko but Eletu would block that move and go on to make his uncle, Akintoye, the king instead. He died in 1872 in his Lagos homestead of Iga Ereko. What I want all of us to be saying is we’re one people; we’re magnanimous, accommodating and welcoming and we’re being neutralised. I am hoping that at some point that common sense will prevail and God almighty will save us so that at least we’ll be able to have a say. We know that Queen Olugbani was the daughter of King Osin from Ibefun who was actually an Awujale. She crowned her son, Ologun Kutere. What does the future hold for them? If the Bini were not there or they had no authority (over Lagos) they wouldn’t make the Awori pay isakole to the Bini king through his emissaries. That’s why she gave that right to the princes and princesses of Lagos; that’s why instead of claiming the throne of Lagos only through the male descendancy you can actually claim it through the female descendancy, because she was the one who crowned her son. We all know – it’s not a secret – that politically the South-West has always been saying that Lagos belongs to the West. I love to understand how things work and that’s why I love DIY videos and YouTube of course. But when people are pushed to the wall and they have no recourse, we must prevent that. Advertisement The Erelu Kuti of Lagos was celebrated by friends and loved ones who converged on Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos for an evening of songs of praises and thanksgiving. It’s tragic. Do you think the Lagos ownership crisis is a conspiracy by the so-called atohunrinwa? So, I am a melange of the two. Among other ceremonial roles, the Obaappears in tourism advertisements on behalf of the city, often st… The story is clear. Akitoye died on the 2nd of September 1853, about two weeks after Kosoko and his men had fled. The throne would then pass to his brother, Idewu Ojulari, who became Oba but was an unpopular king and was eventually asked to abdicate and commit suicide as was the tradition set by their former overlords, the Oba of Benin. The king escaped but his staff of office was taken. The Akinsiku of Lagos, Oba Olalekan Dosunmu comes from a very illustrious Lagos family, the Dosunmu family of Lagos Island. In her quest to reconcile with Fernandez, the true love of her life, Erelu Dosunmu sought the intervention of Obasanjo, who was one of his very close friends. How? Kosoko’s father, Osinlokun, succeeded Kutere’s designated heir, Adele Ajosun, in 1775 when he was deposed by the traditional kingmakers, the Akarigbere. Do you see the seeming distortion in the history of Lagos as a conspiracy by the Yoruba to have a stranglehold on Lagos? He is the custodian of Eyo in Lagos known as Alaworo Eyo. Kosoko was born to the house of Oshinlokun, who bore 15 other children. Ashipa (1600–1630) died on the way back to Benin King Ado (1630–1669) first King of Lagos King Gabaro (1669–1704) King Akinsemoyin (1704–1749) Eletu Kekere (1749) King Ologun Kutere (1749–1775) Are you saying there’s no difference between the Bini and the Awori? The history of Lagos is straightforward. Erelu Abiola Dosunmu Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos I’m glad you asked that question. I have done extensive research beyond the shores of this country; in Europe and anywhere I can get information. Tags. Eletu would move from Lagos to Badagry, as a result, fearing the prince’s growing powers. It still does not stop people from trying (to distort the history of Lagos) – You know anything goes. I have had opportunities to sit with elders comprising fathers and grandfathers of the current traditional rulership of Lagos. I’ve listened to various indigenous people of Lagos and all I could hear are discordant notes about the origin of Lagos and some of them are because of personal issues, aggrandisements or grudges. She said the palace was attacked because the rulers had failed in their responsibilities to the people. Subsequently, the Lagos princess resorted to her maiden name, Dosunmu. She was a princess. King Dosunmu was represented by several white cap chiefs and war chiefs. But somebody already had authority over the place before the former came to settle – there is evidence that they actually had the authority because they made the settlers pay the royalty to them to allow them to settle there. The news got to the Bini king because people would say why didn’t they go to other Yoruba to help them? And, I think it is as a result of that we’re having this kind of conversation. A lot of younger ones (Lagosians) are disgruntled. The Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos, Erelu Abiola Dosunmu, speaks with BAYO AKINLOYE about the controversy trailing the history of Lagos’ original settlers. How can anyone say the place belongs to the Awori? I would have loved to see us being on that side of our children and our children’s children, protecting their interest, rather than telling conflicting stories about who came and who didn’t come. How can that be? He told the British that the agreement he signed did not cover his chiefs – because the land belonged to them and they didn’t sign any agreement with the colonialists. Akitoye died on the 2nd of September 1853, about two weeks after Kosoko and his men had fled. The events that followed were largely rooted in this beef. Therefore, the Bini king sent an expedition to ensure that they continue to pay the royalty. That’s why I’m a bit disturbed by the wrangling of my brothers or my co-indigenes. He said he could not cede the land to them because it did not belong to him but said he could sign agreements of trade with them, telling them that the land belonged to his chiefs. If the Bini were not there or they had no authority (over Lagos) they wouldn’t make the Awori pay isakole to the Bini king through his emissaries. Definition of Dosunmu in the Definitions.net dictionary. Do they have any village other than Isale Eko or Lamgbasa, all in Lagos? Should we say this is a chicken and egg situation? I must say that I’ve been following the conversation by the various contributors. They therefore wondered why they should continue to pay royalty to a king who was not present in the domain. Akitoye died on the 2nd of September 1853, about two weeks after Kosoko and his men had fled. What does Dosunmu mean? It is not clear when Kosoko was born but this is what we know: he was born to royalty within which Lagos Obas had been drawn from the time of his grand-father, Ologun Kutere. Akintoye attempted to convince Eletu to return to Lagos, a move that led Kosoko to threaten rebellion if it ever came to pass. Same could have been said about the Europeans who colonised Lagos; they had authority over what didn’t belong to them. They have always treated and received us as brothers and sisters. We’ve always known the Benin Kingdom to be a foremost kingdom. It is simple and straightforward if we’re being honest. And, then his daughter was given in marriage to the king of Lagos. We must not view our movement from Lagos as an indictment of this most wonderful and extremely fascinating city. Meaning of Dosunmu. Eletu would go on to exhume Kosoko’s mother’s remains from its resting place casting them into the Lagos lagoon- a huge dishonour and taboo in Awori culture. We must commend the sagacity of Oba Dosunmu in protecting the interest of the people. The events for which he would be best known in the history of the fishing settlement was Lagos were set in motion long before he was born in his father’s nearly forty-year reign. Following the cession of his sovereignty to the British Crown by King Dosunmu in 1861, Eko was administered independently by a Governor of the Settlement of Lagos. We must understand that the history of Lagos is very clear. What do you make of the claim that some ‘foreign’ Lagosians have taken over the reins of power in Lagos State? It did not matter thaT she had been proven innocent. Although the Bini didn’t really settle (down in Lagos), they had authority (over the land). The king escaped but his staff of office was taken. Contact us: editor@connectnigeria.com, Some call me David. The Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos, Erelu Abiola Dosunmu, speaks with BAYO AKINLOYE about the controversy trailing the history of Lagos… While Oyekan (the Dosunmus) sought £2,000 damages for trespass they also pursued a declaration that the palace belonged exclusively to the family. Although the war seemed to have ended with Kosoko in exile, there were sporadic raids on Lagos from Epe; disturbing the peace and trade of the island. Epe is originally Ijebuland but from the time of Kosoko, the excision of the area became more natural as Kosoko became a paramount ruler of the area under the Awujale of Ijebu. He is highly revered among the true sons of Lagos. I agree with you totally. D.M fashion. On the 26th of December 1851, in what is now known as bombardment of Lagos or reduction of Lagos, a flotilla of war boats and ships mounted an attack on Oba’s palace, even though Kosoko put up a strong defense but by December 28, 1851, The battle was over with Kosoko and his followers fleeing to Ijebu, with British support, Akitoye returned as the Oba of Lagos with British support. Kosoko fled to Epe again and would continue to torment Akintoye for the next three years until he was forced to sign the Treaty of Epe which got him to relinquish his claims to the Lagos throne. How can Lagos belong to that region? Did you mean the king ceded the land to his chiefs? You are welcome to a complete lifestyle channel. Kosoko was born to the house of Oshinlokun, who bore 15 other children. She said the palace was attacked because the rulers had failed in their responsibilities to the people. Otherwise, I draw and paint and sing (in the bathroom) and love to make people laugh. The more plausible tale is that Oluwole died in a gunpowder explosion at Iga Idunganran in 1841. When people are making sketchy contributions about this matter it becomes confusing. Take Monaco as example; it’s a playground of the rich and the successful. I think we should unify our views and tell the truth so that we can keep our house in order. Given your ancestry, what is your view of the seeming confusion of the history of Lagos as regards the original owners? He established his presence in the territory rather than leaving it to the settlers who were now rebelling – hence, the obaship started. It richly deserves our gratitude in innumerable ways. No, it’s not the same. He was allowed to return to Lagos in 1861 under Oba Dosunmu after years of being denied return to his home and reclaimed his old title and lands (Oloja of Ereko). Others, Emerie. Most of the people talking now are elders – which is a bit unfortunate, because they’re supposed to show the light to those who are coming behind them. By any standard, either through the Bini descendant or the Yoruba ancestry, I am a bona fide Lagosian. We must have a unified understanding of our history. The point is that they refused to pay the isakole. Oba of Lagos Last updated November 07, 2020 Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos 2006. Definitely, there will be a round-table discussion. The second son of Oba Oshinlokun (sometimes called Eshinlokun) of Lagos, Kosoko became the 12th oba of Lagos in 1845, a reign that turned out be short-lived.
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