The argument largely comes from Ijebu oral traditions and historical interpretations that emphasize that the Ijebu developed as a distinct kingdom and people. There have also been claims associated with the Awujale tradition that the Ijebu had origins outside the conventional Oduduwa/Ife narrative. These claims have generated considerable historical debate. [OP embeds a post]: "Ijebu people are not Yoruba.
The name Yoruba/Yariba is only 400 years old. The name Yoruba is not even indigenous to the Yoruba. No single historical settlement in the whole of Southwest has the name Yoruba attached to it. Igbo has: Igbo-Etche (Rivers), Igbo-Akiri/Igbanke..." - Nosakroz (@Nosakroz), August 21, 2026. [Screenshot attached]
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