Tag: alaafin of oyo

...very importantly, on what bases have the princes who are presently being considered for the throne been chosen? Are they ...

The formal screening of the princes will begin on September 5

Unfortunately, whether the Atiba Local Government is comfortable with it or not, it just has to move forward with honouring ...

Throne of the Alaafin of Oyo. 

Could it be that it was thought that the next family to the throne ...

I believe that the Oyo State government will stand on the side of history and do what is honourable, just ...

The monarch's death happened on Sunday, the fourth such occurrence among senior traditional rulers in Oyo State in eight months.

“The people are actually urging me and appealing to me to join the race."

History beckons to all in authority at this time to conduct all that pertains to the Throne with the utmost ...

The cultural documentary will feature prominent Yoruba culture enthusiasts, including the late Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi.

The late Aláàfin, Adeyemi III, who reigned for 51 years and five months, was one of the most progressive kings ...

A few days earlier, Buhari had literally gone to have dinner with Museveni. On the way, he had a hearty ...

“People are eager to see the next king, but we have to follow due process."

“As traditional religion worshippers, we equally enjoyed a robust relationship that was devoid of deceit with him."

The Alaafin celebrated and proudly flaunted his beautiful wives in his lifetime

Immediately, we must make our voices heard on the selection of the new Alaafin. If we botch this, the Yoruba ...

The monarch’s death has caused a stir on social media as many have wondered what would become of his wives.

Alaafin Adeyemi III fought many battles, most times conquering. He was intentionally tough and brutal, apparently due to his experience, ...

“Why would a state government be bothered about the burial rites of a king?,” he asked, incredulously. “When the man ...

One source said the monarch told him the regular exercise that he was known for and the food choices had ...

He was the longest-serving Alaafin, having spent 51 years on the throne.

After the announcement, the palace through a town crier announced a curfew in Oyo town from 9:00 p.m.

The Ooni said the deceased monarch made a promise to visit him before the middle of the year.

Announcements had earlier been made in the afternoon that the final burial ritual would take place at 9 p.m. but ...

The president said the Alaafin's reign witnessed transformations in his domain.

The Alaafin passed last night in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, where he sought treatment for a yet undisclosed ...