Part 10: The People's Rejoicing The Curse of the Oba of Ile-Ife: A Tale of 969 Years Ago
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The news of the Oba's death spread quickly throughout Ile-Ife and the people rejoiced. After 969 years of suffering under the curse, the people were finally free.
The people of Ile-Ife celebrated with music and dancing. They sang and danced in the streets, praising the gods for their deliverance. They thanked the gods for their mercy and for ending the curse.
The people of Ile-Ife were so happy that they decided to build a temple to honor the gods. The temple was built in the center of the city and it was dedicated to the gods who had freed them from the curse.
The people of Ile-Ife also decided to create a festival to celebrate their freedom. Every year, on the anniversary of the Oba's death, the people of Ile-Ife would gather in the temple and celebrate their freedom.
The people of Ile-Ife were so grateful for their freedom that they vowed to never forget the curse of the Oba of Ile-Ife. They would tell the story of the curse to their children and grandchildren, so that they would never forget the suffering that their ancestors endured.
The people of Ile-Ife were finally free and they celebrated with joy and gratitude. They thanked the gods for their mercy and for ending the curse.