Reformed Ogboni Fraternity
The Reformed Ogboni Fraternity, also known as the R.O.F, is an international fraternal organization.[1] It is commonly described by initiates as a syncretic blend of the Ogboni system of Yorubaland and various external elements.
History
The Reformed Ogboni Fraternity was founded on the 18th of December, 1914. It was started as an alternative of the Aborigine Ogboni for practitioners of Christianity, and its founder was the Anglican cleric T.A.J. Ogunbiyi.[2]
Founding members that joined him in starting the fraternity included Prince Orisadipe Obasa, his wife Princess Charlotte Blaize Obasa of the R.B. Blaize family, and Prince M. Akinsemoyin of the Akinsemoyin royal family. Prince Obasa was recognized by the founders as the first Oluwo, or master, in the same year.[3]
Although the fraternity was started both by and for Christians, it has since grown in scope, and today its membership includes followers of different faiths.[4][5]
Notable members
Notable members of the fraternity have included:
- Sir Adeyemo Alakija (who served as Olori Oluwo, or grandmaster, of the fraternity).[6]
- Chief Ladoke Akintola.[7]
- Sir Adetokunbo Ademola (who also served as Olori Oluwo).[8]
- King Olubuse II, the Ooni of Ife.[9]
- Sir Ladapo Ademola, the Alake of Egbaland.[9]
- King George VI of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the Dominions.[9][10]
- Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe.[11]
- Sir Ahmadu Bello.[12]
References
- ^ Ibenegbu, George (2018-04-16). "Ogboni Fraternity: top facts you should know". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Refworld | Nigeria: The Reformed Ogboni Fraternity (ROF), including the nature of its belief system and its purpose; whether membership is compulsory, especially for children of members, and consequences for refusing to join the ROF; whether positions within the ROF are inherited". Refworld. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ Akintola, Akinbowale (1992), The Reformed Ogboni Fraternity (R.O.F.): The Origins and Interpretation of Its Doctrines and Symbolism, pp. 9 and 10
- ^ "African Spirituality and Christian Theology". TheNationOnlineNg.net. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Nothing Secret, Sinister about us - Ogboni fraternity". Guardian.ng. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Nothing Secret, Sinister about us - Ogboni fraternity". Guardian.ng. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "Nothing Secret, Sinister about us - Ogboni fraternity". Guardian.ng. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "Nothing Secret, Sinister about us - Ogboni fraternity". Guardian.ng. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ a b c Akintola 1992.
- ^ Anyebe 1999.
- ^ "Ogboni leader says members attend churches, mosques; lists founding members". Dailypost.ng. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Ogboni leader says members attend churches, mosques; lists founding members". Dailypost.ng. Retrieved October 28, 2020.