Olubadan of Ibadan

The Olubadan commanded Ibadan's forces in the Kiriji War, a 16-year conflict against the Ekiti Parapo alliance. The war ended in a stalemate with the 1893 Treaty of Ibadan, which established British influence over the region.

The Olubadan became the traditional ruler of Ibadan, a major Yoruba city-state. His reign occurred during Ibadan's expansion as a military and commercial power in the 19th century, following the decline of the Oyo Empire.

The Olubadan signed a treaty with the British colonial government, ending the Kiriji War and placing Ibadan under British protection. The treaty preserved the Olubadan's authority but reduced Ibadan's military independence.