Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade: Everything to know about the Soun of Ogbomosho

Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade, the deceased Soun of Ogbomosho, has been circulating on and off social media after the news of his passing at the age of 95.

Documents indicate that Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade, who served as the monarch of Ogbomosho, the second most populous city in Oyo state following Ibadan, ruled for 48 years after ascending the throne of his ancestors on October 24, 1973.

Following the announcement of his death, dignitaries across the nation, including President Muhammadu Buhari, the governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, Alao Akala, Rasheed Ladoja, Kayode Fayemi, among others, have expressed their condolences to the residents of Ogbomosho.

The late Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi was remembered fondly as a compassionate leader by his people, as the community of Ogbomosho continues to grieve for their monarch.

As per the reports, the late monarch, who practiced Islam until his passing, was interred according to Islamic traditions on Sunday, November 12.

For those who might be unfamiliar, Ogbomosho is home to the Ladoke Akintola University, commonly referred to as LAUTECH, which was previously jointly owned by Osun and Oyo state, but now operates solely under Oyo state.

To discover more about Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi, continue perusing this article.

Profile Overview

Complete name	Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade,
Commonly referred to as	The Soun of Ogbomosho
Sex	Male
Date of birth	27 May 1926
Birthplace	Ogbomosho, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria
Date of passing	November 12 2021
Place of passing	Ogbomosho, Oyo state
Citizenship	Nigerian
Parents	Oba Bello Afolabi Oyewumi Ajagungbade II and Ayaba Seliat Olatundun Oyewumi
Spouse	Ayaba Olaronke Oyewumi and others
Offspring	24

Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi’s biography

Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi Ajagungbade entered the world on May 27, 1926, in Ogbomosho during an era when Nigeria was under the control of the British Government. His progenitors include Oba Bello Afolabi Oyewunmi and Ayaba Seliat Oyewunmi.

The documents show that Oba Bello Afolabi Oyewumi’s father had 63

offspring, which consist of 31 daughters and 32 sons. The deceased Soun was, nonetheless, the youngest of his mother’s three males and was born during the tenth year of his father’s rule as the Soun of Ogbomosho territory.

Oba Jimoh was a descendant of Oba Gbagungboye Ajamasa, Ajagungbade I, who reigned from 1869 until 1871. His great-grandfather was Oluwusi Aremu, a half sibling of Toye Akanni Alebiosu of Ogbomoso, who served as the 7th Aare Ona Kakanfo of the Oyo Empire.

Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi was a Nigerian by heritage and passed away at the age of 95 years.

Education

After the passing of his father when he was 13, Oba Jimoh, who was a student at St. Patrick Catholic School, Oke-Padre in Ibadan, was compelled to return to Ogbomoso and remained with his mother during the royal burial.

Once back in his hometown, the late Oba then attended the Ogbomoso People’s Institute in Paku to pursue his primary schooling, but he did not finish that education as he subsequently moved to Ilesa in Osun to stay with one of his siblings, where he learned the craft of weaving.

Career

After acquiring weaving skills, Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi moved to Jos, where he began importing products and beverages from the UK to market in Nigeria. Nevertheless, in 1974, he returned to Ogbomosho to register his name as a candidate for the next Soun of Ogbomosho.

Following numerous procedures, Oba Oyewumi was chosen as the 20th Ṣọún of Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́, succeeding his third cousin, Oba Salami Ajiboye Itabiyi, on October 24, 1973.

He adopted the royal name Ajagungbade (Ajágungbádé) III, a title held by both his father and grandfather.

Oba Jimoh was the initial Soun of Ogbomosho to don a beaded crown, and he was also recognized for transforming Ogbomosho into a significant town by establishing a contemporary palace.

Personal Life

Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi wed his first spouse Ayaba Igbayilola Oyewumi, who now is late, in 1950; he subsequently married other wives as he practiced polygamy, with Ayaba Olaronke Oyewumi being one of the most recognized. The late Soun of Ogbomosho had 24 offspring along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.