Alaafin of Oyo

KWAM 1 is in the news again, and this time he’s allegedly messed with a monarch

“It’s another beautiful Thursday morning” one might think, only to go on the streets of Twitter and realize that two prominent Yoruba figures are the subject of yet another controversial trend. https://twitter.com/volqx__/status/1250596125675065344 This morning Twitter went into a frenzy over news that one of the many wives of the Alaafin of Oyo has been sleeping... Read More

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The YNaija Cover – the 14th of June

Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: We have evidence against Sanusi – Kano anti-graft agency; I’m happy UN appreciates my fight against corruption, poverty – Buhari | Other top stories The Late 5: Atiku, PDP asking us for server that we don’t have – INEC tells Tribunal; Okorocha sworn... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Alaafin announces date for the installation of Gani Adams as Aare Ona Kakanfo

The installation of Otunba Gani Adams as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland has been fixed for January 13, 2018. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by Adams’ Director of Media and Communication, Femi Adepoju, on Sunday. Adepoju said, “The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, Iku Baba Yeye Alase Ekeji Orisa, Oba Lamidi... Read More

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October 15, 2017

Alaafin of Oyo declares Gani Adams 16th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland

Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, on Sunday declared Gani Adams, National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), as the 16th Are Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland. Late MKO Abiola was the last holder of the prestigious Yoruba traditional title. Before the late businessman turned politician, Late Samuel Ladoke Akintola,... Read More

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August 25, 2016

Pres. Buhari and Alaafin of Oyo meet to discuss security challenges

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged traditional rulers to support his efforts to tackle the crisis in the Niger Delta and the Boko Haram insurgency. Buhari made the call when he received the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III on Thursday at the Presidential Villa. Addressing State House Correspondents at the end of the meeting, the Alaafin... Read More

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January 18, 2016

‘If Awolowo reincarnates today, he will join APC’ – Alaafin of Oyo

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, says the late Obafemi Awolowo would join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if he was alive today. The monarch made the statement on over the weekend, when Abiola Ajimobi, Oyo state governor, visited his kingdom to commemorate his 45th anniversary on the throne. The Alaafin of Oyo said the ruling... Read More

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January 18, 2016

‘A new dawn for Yoruba’ | Ooni of Ife ends 79-year supremacy battle with Alaafin of Oyo

Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, made history on Sunday by being the first Ooni of Ife to visit the Alaafin of Oyo, since 1937. The former Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade had maintained a long-running supremacy battle with the Alaafin of Oyo. The visit of the recently crowned Ooni of Ife to the Alaafin was in celebration of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi’s 45th... Read More

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December 4, 2015

Alaafin of Oyo goes boxing training in London (PHOTOS)

To say the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, is young-at-heart, is an understatement. With many beautiful young wives in his palace, the Alaafin of Oyo is known for his penchant for keeping fit and staying in shape. His love for boxing is widely known, and he recently visited Larry Ekundayo- Larry The Boxer- during his training session at Lime house... Read More

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This is why Alaafin of Oyo is in Abuja with his 4 wives (PHOTOS)

Oba Adeyemi III, the famous Alaafin of Oyo who loves to step out with all his wives, caused a stir at the Abuja airport today. He arrived at the airport hours ago in company of his wives for the inauguration ceremony of one of his sons. The son, Prince Akeem Adeyemi a.k.a Skimeh Obasegun, is... Read More

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February 3, 2015

The swag on the Alaafin of Oyo is out of this world (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, has donated 20 motorcycles fixed with public address systems to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The monarch made the donation at his palace on Monday, January 2, 2015. The Alaafin, who couldn’t resist mounting on one of the motorcycles, was flanked by two of his pretty... Read More

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December 16, 2014

Alaafin of Oyo to be investigated for ‘criminal activities’

by Temitope Onitiju On Monday, December 15, a Federal High Court sitting in Oyo state instructed the Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, to investigate Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo. Justice Ayo Emmanuel granted an order of mandamus compelling the Inspector-General of Police, to investigate alleged criminal activities levelled against the monarch. In his... Read More

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October 17, 2014

Royal SWAG! The Alaafin of Oyo is back with his pretty wives (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi packs 76 years of swag into this picture with his beautiful wives. The royal father was spotted with his wives while on their way to pray at the Mosque today. He caused quite a stir recently when he released pictures featuring his wives while on... Read More

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September 16, 2014

The Alaafin of Oyo is back, flies private jet to Bauchi (See Photos)

by Akan Ido After his trip to the United Kingdom to celebrate his 76th birthday, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi is back in the country. The paramount ruler of Oyo Kingdom recently paid a private visit to the Bauchi State governor, Isa Yuguda, accompanied by his four wives. And of course, a first class... Read More

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February 20, 2014

Opinion: The missing link in Jonathan’s church-to-royalty shuttle

by Zainab Suleiman Okino In the days ahead, the president, going by his antecedents, will visit more religious leaders and traditional rulers. To say the least, the president is missing the point. When he told his ‘no shoes story’ in 2011, he was obviously not referring to this category of people. John F. Kennedy, one... Read More

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At 75, Alaafin of Oyo jogs for 3 hours every week – Daughter

by Akan Ido Sade, the first daughter of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi tells us about her life, her family and her father. Read the Punch Newspapers excerpts below: What was the experience of growing up in the palace? Growing up in the palace was a combination of cultural and moral discipline, wrapped in... Read More

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January 9, 2013

Fire guts Alaafin of Oyo’s palace, burns cash, raze 21 rooms

The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has been gutted by fire. The inferno razed down about 21 rooms of the ancient palace. According to the Media Assistant of the monarch, Alhaji Azeez Fehintola, the fire started around 6am Wednesday and razed uncontrollably before the arrival of fire fighters one hour later.... Read More

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