Part 6: The Search for a Cure The Curse of Oyo and Ibadan
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The people of Oyo and Ibadan had been living under the curse for many years, and they had grown desperate for a cure. The elders of both cities had consulted with the gods, but they had not been able to find a way to break the curse.
The people of Oyo and Ibadan had heard stories of a powerful medicine man who lived in the nearby forest. He was said to be able to cure any ailment, no matter how severe.
The people of Oyo and Ibadan decided to send a delegation to the medicine man's hut in the forest. The delegation was led by the king of Oyo and the queen of Ibadan.
When they arrived at the medicine man's hut, they were met by a strange old man. He was wearing a long, dark robe and had a long white beard. He welcomed them into his hut and listened to their story.
The medicine man said that he could help them, but he would need a few things first. He asked for a handful of soil from each of the two cities, a drop of water from the river that ran between them, and a feather from a white dove.
The delegation returned to Oyo and Ibadan and gathered the items the medicine man had requested. They returned to the medicine man's hut and presented him with the items.
The medicine man mixed the soil, water, and feather together and chanted a powerful incantation. He then blew the mixture into the air and the curse was broken.
The people of Oyo and Ibadan were overjoyed. They thanked the medicine man for his help and returned to their cities. From that day forward, the people of Oyo and Ibadan lived in peace and harmony.