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The Alaafin died [13] at the age of 83 [14] on 22 April 2022 at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti in Ekiti State, after developing complications related to prostate enlargement. [15] [16] [17] His reign of 51 years is the longest reign of any Alaafin of Oyo in modern recorded history.
Jayin, Alaafin: Tyrant who was overthrown by Oyo mesi. 1676 - 1690: Ayibi, Alaafin: Olusi's son, who was a minor. Basorun ruled as regent until he was of age. Then, he became tyrannical and was rejected by the Oyo mesi. During this time Allada was attacked twice, eventually coming under Oyo in 1698 1690 - 1692: Osiyago, Alaafin
Alaafin Oyo & Sir Walter Egerton circa 1910 - Colorized Outermost entrance to the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo called "Oju Abata" Alaafin, or The custodian of the Palace in the Yoruba language, is the title of the king of the medieval Oyo empire [1] and present-day Oyo town of West Africa. It is the particular title of the Oba (king) of the Oyo ...
Abimbola Akeem Owoade (born 17 July 1975) is the 46th Alaafin, or traditional ruler, of the Yoruba town of Oyo and rightful heir to the throne of its historic empire. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Early life and education
Alaafin Oyo c. 1910, colorized. The oba (meaning 'king' in the Yoruba language) at Oyo, who was referred to as the Alaafin of Oyo (Alaafin means 'owner of the palace' in Yoruba), was the head of the empire and supreme overlord of the people. [27]
After the death of King Oluewu of Oyo in 1835, the Eleduwe War, and the destruction of the old Oyo Empire, it was decided there was a need to install a prince who had the power and wealth to rebuild. [4] The Oyo Mesi sent emissaries to Prince Atobatele. [4] Immediately after his coronation, he immediately reconstituted the kingdom and conferred ...
Siyanbola Ladigbolu was Alaafin of Oyo from January 1911 to 1944. He was the Alaafin of Oyo when Northern and Southern protectorates of Nigeria were amalgamated in 1914. Biography
A son of Ogun through a Lakange whom Oduduwa would later seize. Said to have lived between 1200 and 1300 A.D. Eweka, the Omo n'Oba of Benin, Ajaka and Sango the Alaafin of Oyo were his sons. 4.5: 4.5: Ọbalùfọ̀n Aláyémọrẹ: Onigbomore: Back to the throne after Oranmiyan's death. Reigned at the same time as Dada, Alaafin of Oyo. 7: 6: ...