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Chief Ògúndáre Fọ́yánmu was a legendary Yoruba oral poet and the preeminent modern exponent of —the traditional chant-poetry associated with the Yoruba hunters' guild and the god Ogun. Born in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, in 1932 (some sources cite 1938), he transitioned from a farmer and barber to a cultural icon, eventually earning the title "Professor Emeritus" ( Ojogbon-Agba ) for his profound mastery of Yoruba folklore. 1. Biographical Foundations

: Fọ́yánmu was a bold critic; his critiques of the Soun of Ogbomoso during sensitive political periods once led to a temporary ban on his public performances. 3. Legacy and Continuing Influence Chief Ògúndáre Fọ́yánmu was a legendary Yoruba oral

: Lacking formal schooling initially, he later learned to read and write through adult literacy programs. He was known for an exceptional memory and a sharp understanding of Yoruba genealogies and history. Biographical Foundations : Fọ́yánmu was a bold critic;

: Fọ́yánmu is credited with elevating Ìjálá from a localized hunter's ritual into a popular recording genre that reached a national audience. He was known for an exceptional memory and

: His song-texts moved beyond entertainment to address moral values, including: