As you know, Ona-Onibode (his traditional title) has been an exalted position since the old Oyo Empire. It had so ... For example, the Alaafin Orompoto was a female Alaafin. She was a transgender.

The Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Irepodun local government area of Kwara State, Oba Joel Titiloye Olufayo II, has congratulated the Alaafin of Oyo-elect, Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, on his appointment.

Oyelade expressed optimism that the reign of the new Alaafin would usher in peace, unity, and prosperity for the Oyo Kingdom. “We pray that his reign brings progress and harmony to the people of ...

His suzerainty over Oyo Empire in its glory days was the stuff ... Oyo once had a female king, Alaafin Orompoto, who ruled from 1554 to 1562. She ascended the throne after her father and brother ...

Over the centuries, the Alaafin stool has been occupied by iconic rulers whose reigns have shaped the trajectory of the Oyo Kingdom. Recently, Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, formally approved ...

His forefathers ruled the Oyo Empire. Therefore, the Alaafin is a highly revered and prestigious title. Two: The Alaafin was the only ruler who presided over a vast empire comprising most Yoruba ...

Kingmakers in Oyo have urged Governor Seyi Makinde to desist from what they described as a “media trial” concerning the appointment of the new Alaafin ... in the Oyo Kingdom, undermines ...

THE news of the approval of Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom came as a cheery one. So was the presentation of instruments of office to him by the governor of Oyo ...

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