Ogbomosho By Ogundare Foyanmu Apr 2026

: By the time his ban was lifted, contemporary genres like Fuji and Juju had largely upstaged traditional Ìjálá in public popularity.

: His Ìjálá-Ode provided a socio-historical record of Ogbomosho, referencing early settlers like Aale , Ohunsile , and Soun . Controversy and Later Years

: During a performance at the King's palace in the presence of a military governor, Foyanmu allegedly made reprimanding comments regarding a dispute between the King and his chiefs. This led to a temporary public performance ban.

: Born in Ogbomosho, Foyanmu faced early hardship, including the loss of his parents. His entry into the world of Ìjálá (traditional Yoruba hunter’s poetry) was reportedly sparked by a series of childhood dreams that his uncle, Alagbe, interpreted as a divine calling to become a chanter.