Greetings from the Throne of
Egbaland
A legacy of tradition, leadership,
and cultural pride
Alake of Egbaland
His Royal Majesty
His Royal Majesty, King Dr. Aremu Michael Adedotun Gbadebo, the Okukenu IV, was born on 14 September 1943 into the Laarun Ruling House. His birth, coinciding with the Centenary Celebration of Christianity in Egbaland, was a unique event.
This faith and religion carved out a niche for Egbaland and influenced the young prince's upbringing. He, too, had the fruits of good Western education, which the Egbas had an edge in Nigeria due to their early exposure to Christianity. King Gbadebo's lineage is not just a family tree but a rich tapestry of history and tradition that commands awe and reverence.
He is a grandson of the sixth Alake of Egbaland, King Gbadebo, who ruled from 1898 to 1920, and is a nephew of King Gbadebo II. His great-grandfather was Okukenu, the first Alake of Egbaland. Through Okukenu, Gbadebo's lineage traces back to Laarun, an Alake of Egbaland who ruled in the early 1700s. Laarun is Gbadebo's 5th-great-grandfather, a testament to the enduring legacy of his family.
Olori of Egbaland
King Gbadebo's commitment to his family is a cornerstone of his life.
History
History of the Egbas and Previous Alake of Egbaland
The Egba people are one of the Yoruba subgroups in Nigeria, predominantly found in the southwestern region, particularly in Ogun State. Their history is rich and deeply rooted in the larger Yoruba civilization.
Prominent
Prominent Egba Sons and Daughters Page
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
President of Nigeria from 1976 to 1979 and 1999 to 2007
Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola
Businessman, Politician, and President-Elect, but didn’t serve his tenure before his untimely death at the hands of the Nigerian military
Prof. Wole Soyinka
Author, Activist, and Nobel laureate
Chief J.F. Odunjo
Yoruba Literary Icon, Writer of the Popular Alawiye Series
Chief Olusegun Osoba
Journalist and Politician, Former Governor of Ogun State
Senator Ibikunle Amosun
Former Governor of Ogun State
Dimeji Bankole
Former Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives
Activities & Events
Alake of Egbaland Celebrate
A Royal Celebration Alake of Egbaland, Oba Dr. Aremu Gbadebo, CFR, Marks His 80th Birthday in Grand Style
Abeokuta, Nigeria — The ancient city of Abeokuta shimmered with cultural pride and regal splendor as dignitaries, traditional rulers, citizens,
A Life of Distinguished Service
Abeokuta, Nigeria — The ancient city of Abeokuta shimmered with cultural pride and regal splendor as dignitaries, traditional rulers, citizens,
Celebration Highlights
Abeokuta, Nigeria — The ancient city of Abeokuta shimmered with cultural pride and regal splendor as dignitaries, traditional rulers, citizens,
Contact the Palace
Ambassador Chief Toye Okanlawon
Chief of Staff and the Bobagunwa of Egbaland
Alake of Egbaland Palace Ake Road, Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria
chiefofstaff@alakeofegbaland.org
234-803-516-6158
Stanford Aderibigbe Stanford
Alake of Egbaland
International Relations Office 1629 K Street, Suite 300, N.W. Washington D.C. 20006 -1631, USA
standordastanford@alakeofegbaland.org
bayo.oridati@alakeofegbaland.org
1-703-232-8892
234-810-526-3333
234-803-350-5091 – Bayo Oridate
Contact the Palace
Ambassador Chief Toye Okanlawon
Chief of Staff and the Bobagunwa of Egbaland
Alake of Egbaland Palace
Ake Road, Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria
chiefofstaff@alakeofegbaland.org
234-803-516-6158
Stanford Aderibigbe Stanford
Alake of Egbaland-International Relations Office
1629 K Street, Suite 300, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20006 -1631, USA
standordastanford@alakeofegbaland.org
1-703-232-8892
234-810-526-3333
bayo.oridate@alakeofegbaland.org
234-803-350-5091