Iyiola Oyewale Matanmi
| Oba Iyiola Oyewale Matanmi III | |
|---|---|
| Ataoja of Osogbo | |
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| Reign | 27/06/1976-04/07/2010 |
| Born | 1935 |
| Died | 2010 |
| Burial | Osogbo |
Oba Iyiola Oyewale Matanmi III (1935-2010) was a Nigerian monarch. He was the 20th Ataoja (King) of Osogbo the ancient city of Osogbo the state capital of Osun.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Matanmi was the king of Osogbo from 27 July 1976 to 04 July 2010 from the rulling house Lahanmi/Matanmi lineage and he reigned for 34 years before he died on August 4, 2010.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "IBB consoles Osun over Ataoja of Osogbo's death". 2024.
- ^ Sola, Ajayi (1996). Oba Iyiola Oyewale Matanmi III: The Sage of Our Time. Kolly Olomide Enterprises. ISBN 9789783401211.
- ^ "Osun festival commences next week despite Obas death". 2024.
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