• Latest
  • Trending
Kenya:- The Historical Life Of Oloibon, The Maasai Worrier

Kenya:- The Historical Life Of Oloibon, The Maasai Worrier

October 21, 2020
Ethiopian Airlines launches car hire and transfer service in partnership with CarTrawler

Ethiopian Airlines launches car hire and transfer service in partnership with CarTrawler

December 9, 2021
Top 10 Most Popular, Iconic Tribes in Africa.

Kenya, Best Safari Destination – World Travel Awards (WTA)

October 24, 2021
Discover Africa – Safaris & Destination Marketing

Serengeti Tops As the Best National Park in World Travel Awards

October 24, 2021
Marketplace Restaurant

Captains of the hospitality industry- Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport

September 12, 2021
Maasai language extinction

 Kenya: The extinction of the Yakunte language of the Maasai community despite frantic efforts to keep it alive.

August 18, 2021
Mt. Kilimanjaro

Mt. Kilimanjaro, hiking, best routes, best times to go hiking and some facts about the mountain.

August 9, 2021
Luxury Camping tented room

KENYA: Luxury Camping in the wild Mara amid the Covid-19 pandemic- Loyk Mara Camp

August 9, 2021
COVID 19 EFFECTS: Fairmont Norfolk Mara Safari Club Closes Indefinitely Due to COVID 19

Fairmont Masai Mara Camp Reopens After A Year of Closure.

July 3, 2021
KENYA: – KQ Kenya Airways Plans to Resume Domestic Flights

Kenya Airways Increases US Flights

June 28, 2021
Kenya:- AVOCADO FARM, DISMISSED! Big Win To Amboseli National Park

Kenya:- AVOCADO FARM, DISMISSED! Big Win To Amboseli National Park

April 26, 2021
Whats the Best Time to go on Safari in Africa?

Where Can I Spot or See Cheetahs in Africa?

April 5, 2021
Kenya Included In The Countries Red Listed By UK

Kenya Included In The Countries Red Listed By UK

April 2, 2021
Discover Blog
  • Login
  • Register
Subscription
Advertise
  • Home
  • DestinationsExplore
  • ReviewsComing Soon
  • Africa GuideHot
    • Travel Stories
    • Conservation
    • Safaris & Travel News
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • DestinationsExplore
  • ReviewsComing Soon
  • Africa GuideHot
    • Travel Stories
    • Conservation
    • Safaris & Travel News
No Result
View All Result
Discover Africa
No Result
View All Result

Kenya:- The Historical Life Of Oloibon, The Maasai Worrier

by Discover Africa
October 21, 2020
in Destinations in Africa
Reading Time:3 mins read
Kenya:- The Historical Life Of Oloibon, The Maasai Worrier

Kenya:- The Historical Life Of Oloibon, The Maasai Worrier

Oloiboni Olonana (paramount Chief Lenana) was born in 1870 and later graduated into a brave warrior between 1881 and 1905 after he had been initiated into the Italala age set before succeeding his father Mbatian as the Oloiboni of the Maasai community in 1887.

Born in a prophetic lineage of the Inkidong’i group, Oloiboni Olonana belonged to the Ilaiser clan and was the only son from Mbatian’s marriage with his mother who is said to have been from the Ilkaputiei section.

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Kenya, Best Safari Destination – World Travel Awards (WTA)

Serengeti Tops As the Best National Park in World Travel Awards

Documents retrieved by Kioki from the National Archives show that Olonana died at Kiserian on March 7th, 1911 at 3pm, and his body was later carried by a donkey to the foot of Ngong Hills where it was buried.

Retired Commissioner Kiok writes that during his childhood, Olonana spends more time in his mother’s house, helping her with chores as was required of him and in the process, she taught him how to respect his seniors.

Following the advice, he became respectful to all and grew up a peaceful young man in accordance with the Maasai customs, getting officially appointed the Paramount Chief of the Maasai at Kajiado by the British administration in 1898.

He also inherited the role of the medicine-man from his father, although his brother Sendeu ole Mbatian, the favorite son of their father Mbatian had been widely expected to be his successor.

Sendeu, Olonana’s elder brother from a different mother, is said to have requested their father Mbatian to bless him with leadership powers and was told to come the following day to go through the ritual that would have enabled him to become the Oloiboni.

He was to be given the medicine man’s insignia but Olonana who was nearby at the cowshed overheard the discussion and pulled the first one on him, by rising up early to go and meet his aging and frail father who was partially blind for the blessings.

He unknowingly blessed Olonana and gave him the medicine man’s insignia, the iron club, the medicine horn, the gourd, stones, and his bag thinking he was Sendeu.

Sendeu later visited their father and after learning what had happened, became so furious and promised to do all he could to kill his young brother.

He was so determined to kill his brother after the succession and said: “I will not be subject to my brother. I will fight with him until I kill him” and when Oloinana died, it was said Sendeu used his wife to kill him.

Olonana was however endorsed by the majority of the Maasai clans except the Loitai who recognized Sendeu as their Oloiboni, but that was not the end of the Sendeu – Lenana power struggle.

Before his death, Mbatian made a prophesy warning the community to change their grazing fields or otherwise, all their cattle would be killed by strange flies.

“The community will first see flies which make hives like bees, then wildebeests will die followed by cattle,” a premonition that came to pass when the flies infested the area, making the community lose thousands of animals to the disease he predicted.

Mbatian also foretold the coming of the Europeans and urged Olonana to make peace and be friendly with them, a prophesy that was also realized as evidenced by the many meetings he held with local British administrators.

The colonial administration also helped him deal with the problematic Sendeu, when they relocated the brother and his minders to Samburu and later Loita in Narok County after Olonana complained that the elder brother had bewitched him.

Sendeu ole Mbatian, born in 1850 was a warrior between 1866 and 1886 and belonged to the Ilaimer age set and as earlier pointed out was Olonana’s half-sibling because he was from a different mother.

According to Kiok’ submission, from his boyhood, Sendeu was deceitful and quarrelsome and thus his father at times felt uncomfortable at handing over his reigns and powers to him.

Copied from Osiligi TV Kenya.

Photo: Senteu, Olonana half brother

The Historical Life Of Oloibon, The Maasai Worrier
The Historical Life Of Oloibon, The Maasai Worrier – Photo: Senteu, Olonana half brother

 


 

You Want your Safari company, Camp, Lodge, or Hotel Featured?? Talk to Us Or Email Us Marketing@discoverafricaa.com

Need an African Safari? Talk to us Now Enquire Here

Please subscribe to our Youtube Channel

In case of any inquiry, please contact us via our contact form

Tags: Maasai TraditionsMasai WorriorOloibonSenteu
ShareTweetShare

Be the first to know the best African Travel Guides, Articles and Advises from our Experts both in East and Southern Africa.

Unsubscribe
Discover Africa

Discover Africa

A marketing platform for the last 5 years, promoting African Tourism and showcasing the best bits of African Travel Trends. Promoting inter African Tourism and encouraging Africans to travel within Africa.

Related Posts

Top 10 Most Popular, Iconic Tribes in Africa.
Destinations in Africa

Kenya, Best Safari Destination – World Travel Awards (WTA)

October 24, 2021
Discover Africa – Safaris & Destination Marketing
Destinations in Africa

Serengeti Tops As the Best National Park in World Travel Awards

October 24, 2021
Marketplace Restaurant
Travel Stories

Captains of the hospitality industry- Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport

September 12, 2021
Maasai language extinction
Facts

 Kenya: The extinction of the Yakunte language of the Maasai community despite frantic efforts to keep it alive.

August 18, 2021
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Travel News

Mt. Kilimanjaro, hiking, best routes, best times to go hiking and some facts about the mountain.

August 9, 2021
Luxury Camping tented room
Travel Stories

KENYA: Luxury Camping in the wild Mara amid the Covid-19 pandemic- Loyk Mara Camp

August 9, 2021

Search

No Result
View All Result

Recent News

Ethiopian Airlines launches car hire and transfer service in partnership with CarTrawler

Ethiopian Airlines launches car hire and transfer service in partnership with CarTrawler

December 9, 2021
Top 10 Most Popular, Iconic Tribes in Africa.

Kenya, Best Safari Destination – World Travel Awards (WTA)

October 24, 2021
Discover Africa – Safaris & Destination Marketing

Serengeti Tops As the Best National Park in World Travel Awards

October 24, 2021

Subscribe to Our Blog / Articles

Subscribe to Our Blog / Articles

Discover Africa Blog / News is a Safari & Travel Blog  that focuses on African Beauty, . Travel and Safaris, Destinations and Cultures. We offer guides, advises, and tips on how to, where to and what to do in Africa.

Our Other Brands

  • Discover Africa Safaris
  • Discover Africa Retreats
  • Discover Africa Photography

Connect With Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Copyright 2020 – Discover Africa
  • ABOUT US
  • ADVERTISE WITH US
  • JOIN OUR TEAM
  • FEATURES
  • CONTACT US
  • TERMS & CONDITIONS

Report a Problem – Get Help – Privacy Policy

Copyright 2020 – Discover Africa
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Destinations
  • Reviews
  • Africa Guide
    • Travel Stories
    • Conservation
    • Safaris & Travel News
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Cart

© 2021 Discover Africa Marketing.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

*By registering into our website, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?