The historical version of this figure reportedly took the throne from his older brother Ajaka and routed an army sent against him.
The historical version of this figure reportedly took the throne from his older brother Ajaka and routed an army sent against him. But, legend says he later hanged himself on an ayan tree after his palace was destroyed, and his more peaceful older brother reassumed power. He's worshipped by followers who hold a wooden staff showing a kneeling woman. Alternately known as Jakuta, he's usually depicted with a double-axe above his head.  Historically, he moved the capital to Oyo, and became the third Alafin of the Oyo kingdom. He provides the foundation for a Baptist church in Trinidad, and in Santeria, this red-and-white deity is often conflated with Saint Barbara, the patron of explosives. FTP, name this orisha who strikes down liars with his primary weapon, a lightning bolt. 
The historical version of this figure reportedly took the throne from his older brother Ajaka and routed an army sent against him.
Shango (also accept Sango, or Jakuta before it's mentioned, or Chango or Xango)