Olubadan of Ibadan dies at 101

The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Samuel
Odulana Odugade 1, has died. The respected
Yoruba monarch died yesterday evening after a
brief illness. He is said to have suddenly lost
consciousness. He was 101 years old. May his
soul rest in peace...amen.
Oba Odulana ascended the throne in 2007 as the
39th Olubadan of Ibadan land. He was the 17th
Olubadan since the title was elevated from Baale
Ibadan to the Olubadan in 1930.