ÀJÀKÁ ÒKÒ!!! WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THE DREADLOCKED ALÁÀFIN.

Aláàfin Àjàká òkò was the third Aláàfin of Ọ̀yọ́ who was the only Aláàfin to have ascended the throne twice. He was the senior brother of Sango, his predecessor and successor too.

Legend has it that he wore dreadlocks and was a man of peace until the world showed him the kind of leader they want. We can learn a great lot from our heroes past. These include:


1⃣ Never change the way you are, your physical traits, your character make up to make people love you. Aláàfin Àjàká signature down the history is that he has dreadlocks. He never removed it when he was summoned to become the king.

2⃣ Be tactical in dealing with issues of life rather than being fool hardy and run into trouble soon. Sango was powerful and ferocious, but he learned his lessons too late in his life. Àjàká was the one that led Ọ̀yọ́ to its first glorious era after the death of Oranmiyan. He completed and consolidated the victory of Sango.


3⃣ Be weird, experiment with things. Yes. Sango is known for his ability to strike thunder today, but do you know that there is a history that credit Àjàká for inventing the ability to manipulate thunder to fight enemies? In fact legend has that Sango used to visit him at òkè Àjàká perhaps for advice. He was Sango 's blood brother. When Sango had tested the experiment and it worked, he went to òkè Àjàká to perform the experiment on a large scale.

4⃣ Never force yourself on any body. Aláàfin Àjàká was despised by those who installed him as a king later after realizing he would not use violence but tactics. A conspiracy was formed around him and he was dethroned. He parked his loads immediately and left Ọ̀yọ́. Once you are not appreciated, pack your load and leave. Stay where you are appreciated and not ń tolerated.

5⃣ The story of the head of Eléǹre which attached itself to the hand of the king Àjàká might be a myth, however it teaches us to be very careful about secrets. Never hold a friend in high esteem to the point he knows your weakness and secrets. He will use it against you one day.

To be continued.
Credits: Oriki Ile Yoruba.
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