Part 5: The Oba's Departure The Curse of the Oba of Ile-Ife: A Tale of 969 Years Ago
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The news of the Oba's departure spread quickly throughout the kingdom of Ile-Ife. The people were in shock and disbelief. They had grown to love and respect their Oba and could not fathom why he would leave them in such a way.
The Oba had been a great leader and had brought peace and prosperity to the kingdom. He had been a wise and just ruler and had been beloved by his people.
The Oba had left no explanation for his departure, but the people knew that something must have happened to make him leave. They were filled with sadness and confusion.
The people of Ile-Ife gathered to bid farewell to their beloved Oba. They lined the streets and watched as the Oba and his entourage made their way out of the city.
The Oba looked back one last time at the people of Ile-Ife and said, "I will never forget you. May the gods bless you and keep you safe."
With that, the Oba and his entourage disappeared into the horizon. The people of Ile-Ife were left with only their memories of the great Oba and the curse that he had left behind.
The curse of the Oba of Ile-Ife would remain for 969 years, until it was finally broken by a brave young man who was determined to restore peace and prosperity to the kingdom.