Osogbo
Osogbo, sometimes called "Ile Aro" (home of dyeing), is a major dyeing center. The traditional industry is one of the major industries of Osogbo. A number of industries also began to rise after independence, notably small scale establishments involved in textile, foam making, and pencils. Osogbo was made a major industrial development center by the government of Nigeria during the 1970s. Osogbo is also the childhood home of the actor and dramatist Duro Ladipo and the Muslim scholar Sheikh Adelabu.
According to tradition, In Ipole Omu, seven (7) rulers reigned before Olarooye in the following succession:
- Ogunniyi (Baale Gbonmi Land)
- Adefokanbale
- Aikanya
- Ogbogba
- Saso
- Luberin
- Laege – (Alias Adetuturinrin) father to both Lajomo and Larooye
- Lajomo
- Olarooye
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