Culture: Oyo Empire gets 46th Alaafin

Oba Abimbola Owoade has been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo to succeed the 45th Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who died at 83 on the 22nd of April, 2022.

The staff of office had earlier been presented to the new king by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in January.

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He completed the compulsory 21-day traditional rites known as Oro Ipebi last Saturday, March 29.

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.

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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 Akanbi; and Aare Oona Kankanfo of Yoruba, Iba Gani Adams, among others.

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His coronation marked the beginning of the process of enthroning a new king for the ancient and one of the most revered stool in the Yoruba Kingdom.

Today’s event also signalled the beginning of a new era for the sons and daughters of Oyo Town, the state and the entire Yoruba race home and abroad.