Ibadan, surrounded by seven hills, is the second largest city in Nigeria. It came into existence when bands of Yoruba renegades following the collapse of the Yoruba Oyo Empire, began settling in the area towards the end of the 18th century.
The Olubadan (Olubadan means Lord of Ibadan) is the royal title of the king of Ibadan land in Nigeria, now a largely symbolic role. According to the outline history of Ibadan by Oba Isaac Akinyele, Ibadan was founded in the 16th century.
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Born into a royal family, His Majesty's inclination for hard work was evident from an early age. His Royal Majesty Moshood Olalekan Balogun was born on 18 October 1942 in Ali-Iwo compound, present day Ibadan North East Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria.
He traveled to the U.K., where he studied for his O and A levels certificates while doing a part-time job to sustain himself. Upon completion of his O and A levels program, Lekan Balogun proceeded to the Brunel University...
His Imperial Majesty Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun was born on 18th October 1942 in Ali-Iwo compound, present day Ibadan North East Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria.