Creator: ; Date: 1972?; Material: Photograph
The Olokuku of Okuku. I am hearing this title for the first time. Indeed Yoruba is big. I have just discovered that this is the traditional ruler of Okuku in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State.
Photo: 1972? (Source not sure of exact year, hence the question mark)
Photographer Ulli Beier
UPDATE
Update.
He was Oba Olaosebikan Oyewusi (the second). My dad grew up when he was king and knew him personally. He would always talk about how regal he was— a king who knew how to carry himself as a king. He was always so full of his praises. This last December, he even talked about how King Oyewusi would walk around town at night and stop to greet his friends. He was also that simple, humble and loving.
He reigned after King Oyinlola Edun, father of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, former governor of Osun State. The present Olokuku began his reign after King Oyewusi passed on.
I found some more pictures of him I’ll share. And yes, Ulli Beier was his friend and frequented Okuku during his reign. It’s a pity that many of these unique ancient crowns were stolen some years ago by robbers who came to the palace. Such a huge loss. (I read this from a publication years ago.) But thankfully, Ulli Beier photographed many of them. @Barnabas Adeleke wrote
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