Alaafin’s Palace Refutes Governor Makinde’s Claim on Obas’ Consultation
The attention of the Alaafin’s Palace has been drawn to a public statement credited to His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, in which he claimed to have consulted with the three foremost traditional rulers in Oyo State — the Alaafin of Oyo, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, and the Soun of Ogbomoso — concerning the rotational chairmanship […]
Alaafin Warns Against Erosion of Yoruba Traditions, Decries Western Religious Influence
The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has again raised concerns over the steady decline of Yoruba cultural values, warning that the grip of Western religious doctrines continues to erode the foundations of traditional heritage. Speaking on the rising trend in religious music and teachings that openly disparage Yoruba […]
“You Are a Trailblazer,” Alaafin Praises Buba Marwa
The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has congratulated the Executive Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired General Mohammed Buba Marwa, on his second-term appointment in office, describing him as “a trail blazer.” In a congratulatory message issued through his Director of Media and Publicity, […]
Alaafin Hails Akogun of Yorubaland at 75, Describes Him as ‘A Gift to Earth’
The Alaafin of Oyo and Titan of Yorubaland, Oba (Engr.) Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has extolled the virtues of the Akogun of Yorubaland, Chief (Dr) Tunde Afolabi, MFR, as he clocked 75 years, describing him as “a gift to earth and a blessing to humanity.” According to a statement released by Bode Durojaiye, Director of […]
ALAAFIN hosts Oyo Cultural Association in Diaspora, cautions against demonisation of African religious beliefs
As released by Bode Durojaiye, Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Paramount Ruler of Oyo Kingdom and the Superior Head of Yorubaland . Since values are an integral part of culture and culture is what defines a people’s identity, then the values that a people hold are what differentiate them from other people. […]
