The first king of Agbede was — Oba Momodu, the 1st of Agbede, who was not educated, but was assumed to be or endowed with the knowledge of various Languages; who was also the first Muslim King in the area now known as Edo State. He could speak many languages even though he had no schooling in these tongues. It is said that he began to pray and act like a Muslim, years before he came across
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Hausa Mallams in his community, Ayuele Country of Agbede. Oba Momodu the 1st who ruled from 1890-1912 was unique in many ways, so say the accounts. He was the Oba of Agbede in Edo State, and could speak countless languages. But he was never taught any of these tongues, some of which were European languages. This has both puzzled and impressed many people over the years. ==Geography==