Ila Yara

Ila Yara was an early kingdom of the Igbomina Yoruba. Its founder Ajagun-nla bore the title Orangun, which passed to his successors.

In the late fifteenth century the prince Arutu lost a succession contest to the sixth Orangun, Apakiimo, and led followers north to found what became Ila Orangun near Isedo. Apakiimo soon abandoned Ila Yara and founded Oke-Ila to the east, taking in some Isedo people. Both successor kingdoms claimed the Orangun title, while the old town was deserted.