Iwara

Iwara is an ancient historic town situated in mineral-rich local government area of Atakunmosa East in the Osun State of Nigeria. Geographically, it is located at approximately 07°31′20.28″N 004°42′17.28″E in the South West, one of the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria, within a forested, mineral-rich region. The ruling monarch of the city is known as the Awara.

Iwara
Town
Iwara in Osun State
Iwara in Nigera
Coordinates: 07°31′20.28″N 004°42′17.28″E
Country	Nigeria
Geopolitical zone	South West
State	Osun State
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (WAT)
Postal code	233110

History

The ancient Kingdom of Iwara was founded around c.1170 by Awara Ajila, the first monarch of the town.

Awara Ajila was the first eldest son of Owa Obokun Ajibogun Aganiyeye Onida Arara (1150-1255), the founder and first Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijeshaland who was a son of Yoruba (Omoluabi) royal progenitor Oduduwa Olofin Aiye ^[1]

Hence, the Awara is a grandson of Oduduwa Olofin Aiye.

Monarchy

The ruling monarch of Iwara Kingdom is the Awara. As eldest son of Owa Obokun Ajibogun Aganiyeye, who was the founder of the Owa Obokun Adimula Royal Dynasty and Ijeshaland; the Awara holds a position of considerable socio-cultural and traditional prominence, ranking next to the Owa Obokun Adimula throughout Ijeshaland.

According to historical records and oral tradition, the Awara's position as first son of Owa Obokun Ajibogun Orunaja Aganiyeye Ekun confers upon him significant power and reverence. The Awara is the head of all Loojas - Dukes & Lords (Olori Omododo) in Ijesaland. Notably, he is uniquely excluded from succeeding to the throne of the Owa Obokun Adimula, reportedly due to concerns that his ascension would concentrate excessive power in his hands.

His Royal Majesty, the Awara of Iwara serves as Chairman of Ijesha South Traditional Council.