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Oba Adekunle Baderin

His Royal Highness Oba Adekunle Baderin Afinbiokin the 3rd was crowned the 20th Ajalaye of Ipetuijesa on the 14th of August 1976.He made history by becoming the first Ajalaye authorized to wear the beaded crown. His Royal Highness Oba Adekunle Baderin an accountant cum businessman was born in year 1926 and reigned for 40 years before joining his ancestors in February 2016.Ipetu-Ijesha an ancient town of various stages of migrations consequence of intertribal wars was founded by Oba Olabidanre Olugbele a grandson of Oranmiyan a descendant of Oduduwa in 1178. His Royal Highness Oba Adekunle Baderin had 63 villages under him where he graciously appointed a Baale to administer each of the villages effectively. He occupied the exalted position of a Vice Chairmanship of the Osun State council of Obas(Traditional Rulers)prior his demise.

Early Life

Oba Adekunle Baderin Stephen was born on April 9, 1926 in Ipetu-Ijesha to the ruling house of Afinbiokin. He was the first son of his parents Michael and Elizabeth Baderin and he attended St Paul Primary School Ipetu-Ijehsa