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Efunsetan Aniwura
Ìyálóde of Ìbàdàn
For the 2005 Nigerian historical film, see Efunsetan Aniwura (film).
| Ẹfúnṣetán Aníwúrà | |
|---|---|
| Reign | 1867 – May 1, 1874 |
| Coronation | 1867 |
| Predecessor | Iyalode Subuola |
| Successor | Iyalode Iyaola |
| Born | c.
1820s |
| Died | June 30, 1874 Ibadan |
| Issue | 1 (daughter, died 1860) |
| Father | Ogunrin |
ChiefẸfúnṣetán Aníwúrà (c.
1820s – June 30, 1874) was the second Iyalode of Ibadan and one of the pre-eminent slave traders in the 19th century Ibadan.[1][2] Revered as a successful merchant and trader, her impact encompassed the political, military, economic and religious spheres of Ibadan.
She was famous for being arguably the most powerful, and certainly, one of the wealthiest - Yoruba women that ever lived. She has been described by historians as an authoritarian leader, who often utilized capital punishment on erring slaves.
This has been attributed to psychological breakdown resulting from the death of he