Chief Araba Oso
The Àràbà Iwaro Oka Àkókó
Chief Adewale Oso was born to Oso family, Adigun lineage, in Okela quarters, Iwaro Oka Àkókó, Ondo State, Nigeria, holds the esteemed position of Araba Iwaro Oka and Oluwo to His Royal Majesty, Oba Akande Omiyejola, the Asin of Oka land. He provides spiritual guidance and support, overseeing traditional rites and ceremonies. His leadership extends to his role as President of the Assembly of Traditional Religious Worshippers in Ondo State, Nigeria where he leads in advocating for the interest and ensuring the continuity of indigenous practices.
Chief Àràbà Oso is also a trustee member of the International Council for Ifá Religion(ICIR). He is also a special adviser to Àràbà Àgbáyé and Ajo Alaraba and Oluwo on legal, inter-religion and peace mediation matters. Between 2001 to current, Chief Àràbà Oso has served as the Chairman and Secretary on the Organizing Committee for the Annual World Ifá Festival. He plays a crucial part in the coordination of significant events which celebrate and promote Ifá culture and tradition on a global scale. Chief Àràbà Oso is the Oluwo of the Ogbe Alara Temple located in Iwaro Oka, Àkókó, Ondo State, Nigeria. He holds the significant title of Oluwo Apapo Odú for Ondo State, encompassing all the Odú Ifá. Chief Oso is also honored as Pelelua OrisaNLA Obatala of Ile Ife, Osun State, a title which signifies his kind and gentle character at the shrine.
Moreover, his global reach and dedication extends beyond Nigeria. He also serves as the Oluwo of Ile Ijosin Ifá Otito Ile Aye Temple in New York City alongside Chief Èrèlú Awo, where his expertise and authority in Ifá helps lead the community in spiritual matters and traditional practices. He is the Oluwo, Ile Ijosin Otura Meji Awon Osun (Otura Meji Temple of Osun) and ile Ijuba Gbogbo Orisa Mimo Ofun Osa in Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies where he ensures the knowledge and preservation of Ifá is maintained in the United States and the Caribbean region. In addition to preserving Yorùbá culture and tradition, Chief Oso holds a BSC in Accounting, MBA in Financial Management and LLB in Law. He also hold a post as a Tax Officer at Federal Inland Revenue Service in Nigeria
Blessed and married with children, Chief Àràbà Adewale Ile Ijosin Ifá Otito Ile Aye Temple's numerous titles and responsibilities highlight his extensive contributions to the preservation, promotion, and practice of the Ifá religion and Yorùbá traditions. His leadership roles within both local and international communities demonstrate his commitment to maintaining the cultural heritage and spiritual practices of the Yorùbá people.