Odarawu
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| Odarawu | |
|---|---|
| Aláàfin of Oyo | |
| Reign | 1620s - 1630s |
| Predecessor | Aláàfin Ajagbo |
| Successor | Aláàfin Kanran |
Ódárawu was an Aláàfin of the Oyo Empire, who ruled briefly during the seventeenth century.[1] He was the first Aláàfin recorded to be dethroned by the Oyo Mesi.[1]
Ódárawu was the son of Àjàgbó and ruled for a short period of time. He was considered a man of bad temperament. According to Oyo legend his bad temper led him to being removed as king and also served as a warning and lesson to future kings on character development.
Before Ódárawu was crowned, he was a great trader.[2] In the market of Ojo-Sẹgi he expected a discount for being a royal and did not pay the full sum for his purchase. The trader, not knowing he was a royal, accused him of being a thief and slapped him. After he ascended the throne he ordered the destruction of Ojo-Sẹgi. This was seen as tyrannical and he was therefore dethroned and killed by the Oyo Mesi through ritual suicide.[3]
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