Alaafin of Oyo

420-Year-Old Tortoise, Baba Dies At Alaafin Palace 0
- ENTERTAINMENT, SLIDE
- September 18, 2026
A tortoise believed to have lived for about 420 years, popularly known as Baba, has died at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo in Oyo State. Baba was regarded by palace officials and members of the Oyo community as an important part of the kingdom’s history and cultural heritage. The tortoise reportedly died on
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Breaking Tradition: The First And Only Female Alaafin Of Oyo 0
- HISTORY OF OBAs, SLIDE, SOUTH WEST
- January 30, 2025
Oyo’s first and only female Alaafin is Oba Orompoto. During her reign, she achieved great things and was renowned for her courage. Oba Orompoto did not exist. Oba Orompoto was the sister of her predecessor, Eguguoju, and the seventh Alaafin of Oyo. At that time, the royal family had no male heir, and much worse,
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Alaafin Of Oyo Owoade Puts Traditional Rites On Hold, Returns To Canada 0
- HISTORY OF OBAs, SOUTH WEST
- January 23, 2025
Oba Akeem Owoade, the next Alaafin of Oyo, has not yet started the month-long customary ceremonies that would prepare the way for his coronation, ten days after Governor Seyi Makinde gave him the staff of office and certificate of appointment. Governor Makinde announced that the coronation of the next Alaafin would occur in four weeks
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Whoever Collected Bribe For Alaafin Stool Will Be Prosecuted – Makinde 0
- NEWS, SLIDE
- January 14, 2025
According to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, anyone who accepted bribes in exchange for choosing the Alaafin of Oyo designate will face legal action. This was stated by Makinde on Monday when he introduced Abimbola Owoade, the new Alaafin of Oyo, to the office’s employees. Seyi Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To New Alaafin Of
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