Who is an Omoluwabi?

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WHO IS AN OMOLUABI
*Omoluabi* emanated from Yoruba philosophical school of thoughts to describe a person of *good character, a proud descedant of Oduduwa, a front runner and a problem solver.* It is the summation of the Yoruba moral code.
The omoluabi concept signifies *courage, Constructive criticism hard work, humility and respect.*

An omoluabi is a person of honour who believes in hard work, respects the rights of others, and gives to the community in deeds and in action through a selfless services without expecting  any reward either financially or morally.

The concept Omoluabi is coined from the following words - "Omo + ti + Olu-iwa + bi" as its components. Literally translated and separately, omo means 'child', ti means 'that or which', Olu-iwa means the chief or master of Iwa (character), bi means 'born'. When combined, Omoluabi translates as "the baby begotten by the chief of iwa". Such a child is thought of as a paragon of excellence in character.

An Omoluabi demonstrates and exhibits the inherent virtue and value of Iwapele. Iwapele is ultimately the basis of moral conduct inYoruba culture and a core defining attribute of an Omoluabi. The most fundamental of these principles demonstrated by an Omoluabi are:

... *Oro Siso* (Spoken word, the Yoruba accord great respect for intelligent and expert use of language)
... *Iteriba* (Respect)
... *Inu Rere* (Good will, Having a good mind towards others)
... *Otito* (Truth)
... *Iwa* (Character)
... *Akinkanju* (Bravery)
... *Ise* (Hardwork)
... *Afojusun* (prospects)
... *Opolo Pipe* (Intelligence)
....*Iberu Agba*(Fear of elders)

In summary, an Omoluabi is a person of integrity and an unrelenting freedom fighter who is always on the side of justice and equality.

An individual can be termed an Omoluabi irrespective of the religion the person adheres to.

The opposite of *omoluabi* is ‘ *eniyan-keniyan’* which means caricature of a person. It is therefore imperative to know that being an Omoluabi is not a movement but a life

*Delivered by*
*Omoluwabi AdeOluTayo Anaun*
*Akowe Omoluwabi movement of Africa
(Ondo State Chapter)


*Inspiration from Akinwalere Mathew Temitayo*
 *Bashorun Omoluabi Movement of Africa*

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