Part 3: The King's Challenge The Oracle of Ile-Ife: A Kigali Tale
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The King of Ile-Ife, King Ogun, was a wise and powerful ruler. He had ruled for many years and had brought peace and prosperity to his people. But now, he was faced with a challenge that he could not solve on his own.
The King had heard of a powerful Oracle living in the nearby village of Ile-Ife. He had heard that the Oracle could answer any question and solve any problem. The King decided to seek out the Oracle and ask for its help.
The King sent a messenger to the Oracle with a message. The message said that the King was willing to offer a reward to anyone who could answer his question. The King asked the Oracle to tell him the secret to ruling his kingdom successfully.
The Oracle accepted the King's challenge and sent a reply. The Oracle said that the King must first understand the needs of his people and then act accordingly. The Oracle said that the King must be wise and just in his decisions and must always strive to make the kingdom a better place for all.
The King was pleased with the Oracle's answer and thanked it for its wisdom. He then set about implementing the Oracle's advice and soon the kingdom was thriving. The King was able to bring peace and prosperity to his people and his reign was remembered as one of the most successful in Ile-Ife's history.