Odarawu
Human
About Odarawu
Odarawu was a Nigerian.
Ódárawu was an Aláà fin of the Oyo Empire, who ruled briefly during the seventeenth century. He was the first Aláà fin recorded to be dethroned by the Oyo Mesi. In the market of Ojo-Sẹgi he expected a discount for being a royal and did not pay the full sum for his purchase. The trader, not knowing he was a royal, accused him of being a thief and slapped him. After he ascended the throne he ordered the destruction of Ojo-Sẹgi. This was seen as tyrannical and he was therefore dethroned and killed by the Oyo Mesi through ritual suicide.
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Odarawu was Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Odarawu. https://biography.guide/odarawu/
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