AMODU RUFAI IBIKUNLE OJIKUTU DESCENDANTS ASSOCIATION OF
LAGOS ISLAND
Papa Amodu Rufai Ibikunle Ojikutu was born in 1870 in Lagos into the family of Pa Mohammed Lawani Obayomi and Madam Rebecca Obayomi (nee Pearce). Madam Rebecca Obayomi (fondly called Iya Idumota) was the daughter of Rev. Awobo Pearce pf Itesi, in Abeokuta.Papa Amodu Rufai Ibikunle Ojikutu’s grandfather, Pa Obayomi, was an Herbalist who came to lagos in 1799, during the reign of Oba Eshinlokun, from Isheri Olofin. He settled at No 3 Jagun lane also known as 91 Victoria street, (now Nnamdi Azikwe Street), an indigenous settlement in the heart of Lagos Central District. It was an area bounded on the east by Victoria Street, and on the south by Ali Balogun Street, on the west by Oluwole Street and in the north by Agarawu Street. It was a typical customary compound often referred to as ‘Agbola Ojikutu’.Pa Amodu Ojikutu was the only child of his mother, but had a sibling known as Osenatu Aisenu who was born in 1876...read more
The aim of the Ibikunle Ojikutu descendants Association is to enable a meeting point for all Ojikutus in Nigeria and the diaspora. On this site you can access information on the origins of the name 'Ojikutu', the Ojikutu history on Lagos Island, the Ojikutu family tree, the Ojiktu day and a whole lot more to make you understand what the name means and have a better understanding of your origins. You can also connect with other Ojikutus through the facebook page and send pictures to be posted on the site. Our aim is to make you understand your history so you can better forge your future and carry the Ojikutu name with prestige and Honour.
Visit the other pages for more information on the Ojikutu History, the Family Tree, the 2014 Ojikutu Day, and to contact us and share your ideas. Click the Donate Button Below to Donate to the 2014 Ojikutu Day Event.
Pa Ibikunle Ojikutu (the first Ojikutu)
- Born 1870
- Son to Mohamadu Lawani Obayomi and Rebecca Pearce
- Had Seven Wives and Twenty Four Children
We remember today, as always, the passing unto Glory 80 Years ago, our Father, Grand Father, Great grand Father and Great Great Grand Father, Papa Amodu Rufai Ibikunle Ojikutu. We want to seize the unique Opportunity of the Anniversary to Document the Ancestral Root of this great man in order to ensure the preservation of his history for posterity.We remember today, as always, the passing unto Glory 80 Years ago, our Father, Grand Father, Great grand Father and Great Great Grand Father, Papa Amodu Rufai Ibikunle Ojikutu.
We want to seize the unique Opportunity of the Anniversary to Document the Ancestral Root of this great man in order to ensure the preservation of his history for posterity.Papa was a disciplined, Passionate and renowned Business man, an accomplished family man and a philanthropist during his life time. He was able to effectively prepare his children and generations yet unborn for the future challenges. He left a legacy of hardwork, dogged perseverance and resilience in the face of difficulties.Papa Sun re o.
Pa Amodu Ibikunle Ojikutu (Baba Agba) was born in 1870 in Lagos as Amodu Rufai Ibikunle Obayomi. His Father who died on May 27, 1901 was Mohamadu Lawani Obayomi, an Islamic Spiritualist, Traditional Herbalist and Drummer; was born in Lagos 1816. His Mother was Madam Rebecca Pearce the Daughter of Rev Awobo Pearce of Itesi, in Aeokuta.
