Who are the members of Ogboni?

Notable members of the fraternity have included:

Sir Adeyemo Alakija (who served as Olori Oluwo, or grandmaster, of the fraternity)
Chief Ladoke Akintola.
Sir Adetokunbo Ademola (who also served as Olori Oluwo)
King Olubuse II, the Ooni of Ife.
Sir Ladapo Ademola, the Alake of Egbaland.

How do I join the reformed Ogboni?

Membership Membership shall be opened to all who embrace a non-idolatrous faith in God. An applicant for membership shall be at least Twenty One years (21), if male, and Forty years old (40) if Female, PROVIDED that any applicant who is the wife of a member may be initiated if she is not less than Thirty years old (30.

What is the difference between Ogboni and reformed Ogboni?

Reformed Ogboni Fraternity, often referred to as ROF, can be considered an offspring of Ogboni. Unlike their namesake, ROF do not consider themselves a secret or religious organisation, but they claim to be religious in character. They also are not affiliated to any political parties.

Who formed Ogboni?

Hon. Archdeacon T.A.J. Ogunbiyi, CBE
The Reformed Ogboni Fraternity (Inc.) was instituted on 18 December 1914 by a Clergyman, the late Hon. Archdeacon T.A.J. Ogunbiyi, CBE, L.

What is the Ogboni function?

The traditional Ogboni society was part of the checks and balances system of the Yoruba kingdoms. They were kingmakers, and disposed of both a religious as well as a judicial function. They had also the power to dethrone the Oba (the king) and could order him to kill himself (or would give him poison).

How do I join Osokpikan?

On that fateful Friday, at 11:30 p.m., three young ladies clad in red enter the brothel. They speak in Bini with the bar attendant, then they take their seats….