Tag: ALAAFIN
I’m Not In Supremacy Battle With Any Monarch – Alaafin
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Thursday, disclosed that he is not in a supremacy battle with any monarch either in Yorubaland or anywhere in the universe. He made this disclosure in a statement released by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The fresh battle…
Ooni, Alaafin Differ Over Conferment Of Chieftaincy Title On Businessman
Moses Olafare, the spokesperson of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, says the monarch will not comment on a threat by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, over the conferment of a title on Ibadan-based businessman, Dotun Sanusi. According to a statement on his Facebook, Olafare said the Ooni of Ife has directed…
New Era Begins As Oba Owoade Ascends Throne As 46th Alaafin
Oba Abimbola Owoade has officially been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, marking a new chapter in the rich history of the ancient Yoruba kingdom. He succeeds the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who reigned for over 50 years and passed away on April 22, 2022. The colorful coronation ceremony was held on Saturday at…