Ewi of Ado-Ekiti

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The Ewi of Ado-Ekiti is the paramount traditional ruler and cultural custodian of the Ado-Ekiti people in Ekiti State, Nigeria.

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Ewi of Ado-Ekiti canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Yoruba traditional ruler
title
traditional ruler
associatedWith Council of Obas in Ekiti State
Ekiti State Government
country Nigeria
culturalEventRole chief host of major Ado-Ekiti festivals
leader of traditional rites in Ado-Ekiti
culturalRole preservation of Ado-Ekiti customs and traditions
promotion of Yoruba culture
domain Ado-Ekiti Kingdom
linked to: Ekiti Kingdoms
ethnicGroup Ado-Ekiti people
linked to: Ekiti people

Yoruba people
function advisory role to government on traditional matters
mediation in community disputes
governmentalStatus recognized traditional ruler in Nigeria
hasJurisdictionOver Ado-Ekiti local communities
language Yoruba
locatedIn Ado-Ekiti
Ekiti State
Southwest Nigeria
linked to: Western Nigeria
recognizedBy Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (traditional institutions)
region Yorubaland
religion Christianity
Yoruba traditional religion
residence Ado-Ekiti palace
role cultural custodian of Ado-Ekiti people
head of traditional institutions in Ado-Ekiti
paramount traditional ruler of Ado-Ekiti
spiritual leader of Ado-Ekiti community
selectionMethod hereditary succession
symbolOf continuity of Ado-Ekiti monarchy
unity of Ado-Ekiti people
titleHolderOf Ado-Ekiti
titleStyle His Royal Majesty
Oba
traditionalCouncil Ado-Ekiti traditional council

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Ado-Ekiti traditionalTitle Ewi of Ado-Ekiti
Ado-Ekiti hasTraditionalRuler Ewi of Ado-Ekiti
Udiroko Festival honors Ewi of Ado-Ekiti