Iba Oluyole's Statue

5 lincol navy - 2 months ago

Nice place for tourism
It's old is Architecture appearances

5 Shakiru Adebayo - a year ago

Iba Oluyole's Statue is iconic and symbolic Statue situated at popular Beere roundabout in the heart of the Ibadan ancient City. Iba Oluyole was a powerful Warlord and his status, as arguably the greatest generalissimo in Ibadan history can not be overemphasized. The statue is the symbol of power and grandiose of the ancient City as well as the charisma of the past rulers of the city. The roundabout where the statue is located is easily accessible from about six locations. From the North through Agodi gate/ Oje/Labiran road and Orita-mefa/Yemetu/Ade-oyo road. From the East through Oke-aremo road. From the South through Ayeye road and Ogunpa/Agbeni/Gege/Orita-merin/Alekuso road. From the West through Orita-aperin/Elekuro/Labo/Oranyan road.

5 Olamide Àdìó Olanrewaju - 3 years ago

It was a beautiful site, busy and energetic even on a Sunday. The stalls were open and vehicle commuters were aplenty. The landscape overlooking the statue is breathtaking.

3 Titilayo Sanyaolu - 4 years ago

Its an historical statute that is positioned at the roundabout of Beere. The environment is however dirty which doesn't make the place attractive. You also need to be security conscious as the area is an abode for miscreants and pick pocketer.

5 okeiyi marvellous - 3 years ago

One of the numerous ancient landmark in Ibadan. The statue was a great warrior that rule the present Ibadan land. Having been born into the house of a warrior; his grandfather, Yamba Bi Ekun, was Basorun in Oyo during the reign of Alaafin Ojigi. His father’s name was Olukuoye Ajala. His mother, Agbonrin was the daughter of Alaafin Abiodun 1. Though Oluyole’s age couldn’t be ascertained, he was said to be born around 1740-1750A.D. At the initial stage, Oluyole learned the trade of Blacksmith and thereafter specialized in modeling weapons of war. But he was later to become a fearless warrior. Probably because of his background, as the grandchild of Basorun, Oluyole was said to be very vast in charms. The source or logic behind this his diabolical powers nobody knew. It was also recorded that Oluyole, alongside Alaafin Atiba, Kunrunmi and other warriors fought gallantly to protect Oyo and indeed Yoruba kingdom from being captured by Fulani, in what was tagged Eleduwe war. After this particular war, Aladeleye Atiba has installed the Alaafin in Ago Market and he made Oluyole his second in command (Basorun) and Kunrunmi as Aare Ona Kakanfo. During Ota war, Oluyole was said to have fought to the beach where he met Eleko of Eko and a Portuguese who liked his war skills and later presented him with a brass rod which he always held.Oluyole was later to be installed as the first Baale of Ibadan land after the demise of Aare Oluyedun who ruled for less than a year. As Baale, Oluyole’s influence was a phenomenon; he lived like a great war commander that he was. He was said to have married over 30 wives out which 25 bore him children. His bravery, achievements and immense contributions towards stability, development of Ibadan land can’t be overemphasized as it was well documented and have been historically confirmed by many writers. He founded what is today referred to as Oja Iba at Beere area of Ibadan, where his statue is stylishly placed and Oja Bode at Molete area. He died in 1850

4 Oluseun OYELAKIN - 3 years ago

The statue (of Iba Oluyole) at this roundabout is situated at a strategic location (roundabout) in Beere within the famous city of Ibadan, the largest city in Sub-Sahara African. Basorun Oluyole also known as Iba Oluyole was a powerful warrior who rose to the highest military rank known as 'Basorun' and head of the city's warriors equivalent to today's commander-in-chief of the armed forces of Ibadan that which Oluyole rose to the rank. From time immemorial, the city of Ibadan remained unconquerable with Basorun Oluyole also referred to as Iba Oluyole, one of Oyo bravest soldiers who rose to become the garrison commander of the then Ibadan warriors.

Iba Oluyole was known for his gallant battles against the enemies that won him victories during his reign in Ibadan. It was also his many conquests that made Ibadan the largest city in Sub-Saharan Africa.

After he rose to the post of Basorun, he subsequently made more famous by contributing immensely to the growth of the military and economic strength of Ibadan during the city’s formative years.

4 Toluwalope Anselm - 3 years ago

It's a lovely commemorative statue in the city centre. However, much more can be done to keeping it clean. It could be very picturesque