BREAKING: Oba Owoade crowned 46th Alaafin of Oyo

Oba Abimbola Owoade has been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Owoade succeeds the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who died on April 22, 2022, at the age of 83. The coronation event took place today (Saturday) at Oliveth Baptist High School in Oyo, where Governor Seyi Makinde led a host of dignitaries, including notable Nigerians. Dignitaries present at the coronation included the Olubadan of Ibadan,  Oba Owolabi Olakulehin; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye; Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed…

Oyo tightens security ahead of Alaafin’s Saturday coronation

As the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, takes place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Oyo State government has put in place heightened security measures, including the deployment of security operatives at strategic locations within the ancient city and surrounding communities. Oba Owoade, who was presented with the staff of office and instrument of office on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, ascends the throne after the late Oba Adeyemi passed away. The new monarch completed the compulsory 21-day traditional rites…

BREAKING: New Alaafin Of Oyo To Commence 21-day Traditional Rites

BREAKING: New Alaafin Of Oyo To Commence 21-day Traditional Rites

Oba Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo-elect, is poised to initiate a 21-day series of traditional rites as he assumes his role as the new monarch of the town. On Friday, the state governor, Seyi Makinde, officially announced Owoade’s appointment as the new leader of this historic Yoruba community. The following Monday, he was presented with the staff of office. Owoade takes over from the late Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who passed away three years ago. The ceremony was attended by the kingmakers, known as Oyomesi, along with high-ranking…