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 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. […]
