Sunday, July 12, 2026

Alaafin of Oyo

November 13, 2021

Bigotry against Yoruba Muslims: Response to responses

The exclusion of Yoruba Muslims in mainstream Yoruba land wasn’t even a topic of national discourse until last week.

Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi
August 22, 2021

Sango Festival: We appeased goddess Yemoja to stop rain, says Alaafin’s wife

According to the Iya Ile-koto, the rain stopped five minutes after consulting the priests.

August 21, 2021

Sango Festival: Alaafin of Oyo urges preservation of Yoruba culture

Alaafin said the Sango Festival is one of the globally recognised festivals that promote Yoruba culture and heritage.

Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi
May 5, 2021

Herdsmen encroachment destroying burial site of Alaafins: Archeologist

The don said that there was the need for the Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi, and other stakeholders to intervene and prevent Bara from destruction.

Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi
January 22, 2021

Alaafin to Buhari: Yorubas have what it takes to defend themselves

There has been growing incidence of kidnappings and killings in the hinterlands of Oyo State.