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PICTORIAL: Glamour as dignitaries, royals attend Alaafin’s coronation

Dignitaries from across the nation gathered at Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, on Saturday to witness the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I.

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I
The historic event drew a distinguished crowd, including President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; former Deputy Governor, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja; Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.Debo Ogundoyin; and Senator Yunus Akintunde, representing Oyo South, among other notable figures.

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I and his Wife Abiwumi Owoade.
Royalty was richly represented as well, with the presence of revered monarchs such as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye; and the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, adding grandeur and cultural depth to the occasion.

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Arrival of His Imperial Majesty, Ikú Bàbá Yèyé, Ọba Abímbọ́lá Akeem Ọ̀wọ̀adé I, Aláàfin of Ọ̀yọ́, at the Venue of His Coronation. pic.twitter.com/UZN9xhyn60

— Oyo Affairs (@Oyoaffairs) April 5, 2025

Iku baba yeye, kade pe lori. Ki igba Òwoàde kini tu wa lara. Ki inu ti eru to omo ko layo. Mo si fila fori ade.

I hope he wouldn't later be repatriated to USA for fraud like his colleagues in royalty. Indians and the skullarians we have here are in serious competition on who will be the king of internet fraudsters.

Nonexisting1:
I hope he wouldn't later be repatriated to USA for fraud like his colleagues in royalty. Indians and the skullarians we have here are in serious competition on who will be the king of internet fraudsters.

He lives in Canada. Respect traditions. Interestingly we have common friends from Ploy Ibadan. A gentle man to the core.

Nonexisting1:
I hope he wouldn't later be repatriated to USA for fraud like his colleagues in royalty. Indians and the skullarians we have here are in serious competition on who will be the king of internet fraudsters.

Who are Indians and who are skullarians?

iwaeda:
He lives in Canada. Respect traditions. Interestingly we have common friends from Ploy Ibadan. A gentle man to the core.

They too are gentlemen to the core.

Thread derailed.

Kabiyesi o!

Oye amori o!

Ade a pe Lori!

Bata a pe lese!

iwaeda:
He lives in Canada. Respect traditions. Interestingly we have common friends from Ploy Ibadan. A gentle man to the core.

Hope he won't transfer the throne to Canada?

Nonexisting1:
They too are gentlemen to the core.

Nlfpmod, please what is wrong with our people. He went freely back to Canada. Not every oba is fraudulent

Gandollar:
Hope he won't transfer the throne to Canada?

Alaafin is a parmout ruler. Oba ki gbade rogun.

iwaeda:
Alaafin is a parmout ruler. Oba ki gbade rogun.

Beeni!

Watch how they will be scrolling the pictures looking for Peter Obi's attendance.

I hope he will uphold the ethos of the Omoluabis and their culture

I hope he will also separate religion from tradition, limit Western influence on the Yoruba culture as it relates to his reign, and avoid unnecessary controversies. Also, use social media wisely

Kabiyesi may your reign usher in peace, progress, and prosperity for your people.

Noted.

What's that Omo àlè called oluwo of Iwo doing there?

Children of hate has spoiled the thread. No respect for culture at all, well we can't be surprised cos they wake up their parents with side kick

God bless the new Alaafin of Oyo!
Ade a pe Lori, bata a pe lese
Irukere a di okinni.

one love

Even yahoo yahoo oluwo of Iwo dey there

HABA DODO!

Na our king bi dis. He get root in Benin.

Criminal man

wetin the bpmboclak from iwo dey do there.


Waitooo where is our beloved ooni of ife

Good one......

Nonexisting1:
I hope he wouldn't later be repatriated to USA for fraud like his colleagues in royalty. Indians and the skullarians we have here are in serious competition on who will be the king of internet fraudsters.

I learnt the Former Canadian PM graced the occasion. So for him to be there, the Alaafin must be an astute man.

So, whatever he may have done illegally would be hard to discern by man.

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