- Oba Abimbola Owoade succeeds the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who passed away in April 2022.
- The new Alaafin’s return to Nigeria is a momentous occasion for the Oyo people, as they eagerly await his 21-day traditional rites, which will formalize his ascension to the throne.
His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Akanni Owoade, the new Alaafin of Oyo, has returned to Nigeria from Canada, arriving at the Lagos International Airport Ikeja amidst a festive atmosphere of traditional drummers and dancers.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Dressed in a regal ensemble of a white jacket, black trousers, and a white fez cap, Oba Owoade’s arrival marks the beginning of his reign as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo.
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He succeeds the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who passed away in April 2022.
The new Alaafin’s return to Nigeria is a momentous occasion for the Oyo people, as they eagerly await his 21-day traditional rites, which will formalize his ascension to the throne.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has already confirmed Oba Owoade’s appointment and presented him with a staff of office, symbolizing his new role as the custodian of the revered throne.
