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Who was the 8th Emir of Ilorin?
Abdulkadir Dan Bawa was the 8th Fulani Emir of Ilorin….
| Abdulkadir Dan Bawa | |
|---|---|
| Emir of Ilorin | |
| Reign | 1920-1959 |
| Predecessor | Emir Shuaibu Bawa |
| Successor | Sulu Gambari |
How many Ilorin Baloguns are there?
four Baloguns
There are four Baloguns in Ilorin , namely: Balogun Ajikobi Balogun Gambari Balogun Alanamu Balogun Fulani. Baloguns became the political heads of their respective wards about the year 1828.
Who was afonja of Ilorin?
Afonja of Ilorin was the “Are-Ona-Kakanfo”, or chief military leader, of the Oyo Empire. Laderin, the great-grand father of Afonja, was the founder of Ilorin city. He was succeeded by his son, Pasin, a powerful warrior who became a threat and target to, Basorun Gaha, because of his rising profile.
Is Kwara State a Yoruba?
The principal ethnic groups are Yoruba, Nupe, Fulani and Baruba. Residents of the state are sometimes referred to as Kwarans.
Where is the Ilorin Emirate?
The Ilorin Emirate is a traditional state based in the city of Ilorin in Kwara State, Nigeria.
Who is the current leader of Ilorin Emirate?
• Emir. Ibrahim Kolapo Sulu Gambari. The Ilorin Emirate is a traditional state based in the city of Ilorin in Kwara State, Nigeria. It is considered to be one of the Banza Bakwai, or copy-cats of the Hausa Kingdoms.
Who became the Emir of Ilorin in 1824?
In 1824, Afonja was assassinated and Salih’s son Abdulsalam became Emir. Ilorin became an emirate of the Sokoto Caliphate. For some time, Ilorin was a major center of the slave trade.
Who founded the Kingdom of Ilorin?
Founded in the late 18th century by Yoruba people, it became the capital of a kingdom that was a vassal state of the Oyo empire. Oyo’s commander at Ilorin, Kakanfo (Field Marshal) Afonja, led a rebellion in 1817 that destroyed the unity of the empire. He was aided by Mallam Alimi (a Fulani from Sokoto), by Fulani warriors and slaves,…