Our Story

Our History

Olukotun was a fearless and powerful warrior whose exploits brought pain to enemies and fear to troublemakers. Loyal to the Oba’s council led by the Alake of Egbaland, he crushed opposition in wars. His victory over Dahomey earned him the title Balogun of Gbagura.

As his power grew, Olukotun chose to establish a new community outside Egba’s enclave. He sought and received the Alake’s blessing. Kabiyesi also provided an Ifa priest to guide his journey and help determine a suitable location for settlement.

A New Beginning

Search for Settlement

In a ceremonious departure, Olukotun left Egba with the Ifa priest and his two younger brothers, Oladokun and Kumopayi, beginning a journey guided by tradition, purpose, and the search for a destined place to settle.

Search for Settlement

The priest consulted the oracle throughout the journey. After many moons, they reached a brook in AWE Descendants Union North America. Ifa led them to Olatomi’s Ogun spot and then to a leafy tree called ARUWEWE (Asasa), which was declared the chosen place of settlement.

Arrival at River Oluwere

While resting near the Asasa tree, they noticed a fire nearby and discovered Keyiwo, the first hunter in AWE Descendants Union North America. Upon request, he guided them to River Oluwere, helping them establish their presence in the new land.

Leadership and Structure

As the community grew, the people chose Olukotun as Baale, but he declined, stating his title as Balogun of Gbagura was enough. He appointed Oladokun as Baale, Keyiwo as Jagun, and his other brother as Onsa of AWE Descendants Union North America.

NB: “Awe” is derived from IGI ARUWERE (aruwere tree), later pronounced “ARUWE,” and over time evolved into “AWE.”

ADUNA EXECUTIVES 2024 – To Date

Mr. Afolabi Oguntokun – President

Mrs. Rachael-Abraham Iloh - Secretary

Mr. Afolabi Oguntokun – President

Mr. Oluyomi Alabi – Vice President

Mrs. Rachael-Abraham Iloh - Secretary

Mr. Afolabi Oguntokun – President

Mrs. Rachael-Abraham Iloh - Secretary

Mrs. Mojirola Odeyemi – Treasurer

Mrs. Rachael-Abraham Iloh - Secretary

Pastor. Akintunde Aderibigbe

Mrs. Mojirola Odeyemi – Treasurer

Pastor. Akintunde Aderibigbe

Mr. Augustine Ojo

Mrs. Mojirola Odeyemi – Treasurer

Pastor. Akintunde Aderibigbe

Pastor. David Olagun

Mrs. Felicia Omoni – Immediate Past President/Ex-Officio

Mr. Babatunde Akintunde

Mrs. Felicia Omoni – Immediate Past President/Ex-Officio

Mr. Babatunde Akintunde

Mrs. Felicia Omoni – Immediate Past President/Ex-Officio

Chief Michael Fadeyi

Mrs. Felicia Omoni – Immediate Past President/Ex-Officio

Chief Joseph Adesakin

Chief Michael Fadeyi

Chief Joseph Adesakin

ROLL CALL OF PAST TRADITIONAL RULERS

Ladokun 1750 – 1783

Beyioku Oladokun II 1790 – 1842

Ladokun 1750 – 1783

Mafile 1783 – 1790

Beyioku Oladokun II 1790 – 1842

Ladokun 1750 – 1783

Beyioku Oladokun II 1790 – 1842

Akinosho Mafile III 1842 – 1864

Oyagbebi 1864 – 1886

Akinosho Mafile III 1842 – 1864

Olagbiyan Mafile 1886 – 1887

Akinosho Mafile III 1842 – 1864

Olagbiyan Mafile 1886 – 1887

Aiyeleru 1889 – 1890

Abiba I 1897 – 6 Months

Aiyeleru 1889 – 1890

Laniba I 1890 – 1896

Abiba I 1897 – 6 Months

Aiyeleru 1889 – 1890

Abiba I 1897 – 6 Months

Oyatolu 1898 – 1930

Lawore Abiba II 1931 – 1947

Abiba I 1897 – 6 Months

Lawore Abiba II 1931 – 1947

Kehinde Adeoye 1950 – 1954

Lawore Abiba II 1931 – 1947

About Our Story

Our History

A New Beginning

Search for Settlement

Search for Settlement

Search for Settlement

Search for Settlement

Search for Settlement

Arrival at River Oluwere

Leadership and Structure

ADUNA EXECUTIVES 2024 – To Date

Mr. Afolabi Oguntokun – President

Mrs. Rachael-Abraham Iloh - Secretary

Mr. Afolabi Oguntokun – President

Mr. Oluyomi Alabi – Vice President

Mrs. Rachael-Abraham Iloh - Secretary

Mr. Afolabi Oguntokun – President

Mrs. Rachael-Abraham Iloh - Secretary

Mrs. Rachael-Abraham Iloh - Secretary

Mrs. Rachael-Abraham Iloh - Secretary

Mrs. Mojirola Odeyemi – Treasurer

Mrs. Mojirola Odeyemi – Treasurer

Mrs. Rachael-Abraham Iloh - Secretary

Pastor. Akintunde Aderibigbe

Mrs. Mojirola Odeyemi – Treasurer

Pastor. Akintunde Aderibigbe

Mr. Augustine Ojo

Mrs. Mojirola Odeyemi – Treasurer

Pastor. Akintunde Aderibigbe

Pastor. David Olagun

Mrs. Felicia Omoni – Immediate Past President/Ex-Officio

Mr. Babatunde Akintunde

Mr. Babatunde Akintunde

Mrs. Felicia Omoni – Immediate Past President/Ex-Officio

Mr. Babatunde Akintunde

Mrs. Felicia Omoni – Immediate Past President/Ex-Officio

Mrs. Felicia Omoni – Immediate Past President/Ex-Officio

Mrs. Felicia Omoni – Immediate Past President/Ex-Officio

Chief Michael Fadeyi

Chief Michael Fadeyi

Mrs. Felicia Omoni – Immediate Past President/Ex-Officio

Chief Joseph Adesakin

Chief Michael Fadeyi

Chief Joseph Adesakin

ROLL CALL OF PAST TRADITIONAL RULERS

Ladokun 1750 – 1783

Beyioku Oladokun II 1790 – 1842

Ladokun 1750 – 1783

Mafile 1783 – 1790

Beyioku Oladokun II 1790 – 1842

Ladokun 1750 – 1783

Beyioku Oladokun II 1790 – 1842

Beyioku Oladokun II 1790 – 1842

Akinosho Mafile III 1842 – 1864

Akinosho Mafile III 1842 – 1864

Akinosho Mafile III 1842 – 1864

Akinosho Mafile III 1842 – 1864

Oyagbebi 1864 – 1886

Akinosho Mafile III 1842 – 1864

Olagbiyan Mafile 1886 – 1887

Olagbiyan Mafile 1886 – 1887

Akinosho Mafile III 1842 – 1864

Olagbiyan Mafile 1886 – 1887

Aiyeleru 1889 – 1890

Abiba I 1897 – 6 Months

Aiyeleru 1889 – 1890

Laniba I 1890 – 1896

Abiba I 1897 – 6 Months

Aiyeleru 1889 – 1890

Abiba I 1897 – 6 Months

Abiba I 1897 – 6 Months

Abiba I 1897 – 6 Months

Oyatolu 1898 – 1930

Lawore Abiba II 1931 – 1947

Abiba I 1897 – 6 Months

Lawore Abiba II 1931 – 1947

Lawore Abiba II 1931 – 1947

Lawore Abiba II 1931 – 1947

Kehinde Adeoye 1950 – 1954

Lawore Abiba II 1931 – 1947