Alaafin Of Oyo

By Ayomide Akinbode and Ayo Ojeniyi The Alaafin was an absolute king; his word was law. He had the power of life and death. He’s iku baba yeye, alase ekeji orisa (the almighty, the ruler…

A retired Methodist Archbishop of Ilesa and Ibadan, Ayo Ladigbolu, has spoken about his desire to become the next Alaafin of Oyo, amidst criticisms over his age and Christian background. …

Some of the Queens of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, have taken to social media to show off the new house gifts they just received from the late ruler as part of their…

The famous retired Archbishop of Methodist Church of Nigeria, Prince Ayo Ladigbolu, is among the 48 candidates jostling for the vacant stool of Alaafin of Oyo, The Nation report. …

The race to fill the vacant stool of Alaafin of Oyo has begun as 48 persons have been picked for consideration. Agunloye ruling house has considered applications from 48 qualified…

…says late Alaafin lived an impactful life Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde on Saturday, declared that the processes that would lead to the energency of the next Alaafin of Oyo will be…

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has revealed that the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III was one of those responsible for his victory in 2019, through his honest posture. Makinde said…

The Head (Mogaji) of Agunloye Royal Family, Prince Samuel Ademola Adeladan has narrated the historical family lineage of Ilaka Lawuwo Descendants. Mogaji made this known on Monday 16,…

Ten royal families have opposed the selection of new Alaafin from the two families that produced previous monarchs. They are insisting that the Alaafin Chieftaincy Declaration which has…

The kingmakers in Oyo kingdom, known as the Oyomesi, will have to cross few hurdles in the process of appointing the next Alaafin of Oyo. Oyo State Government will also face the same…