Oba Abimbola Owoade Ascends Throne, Crowned as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo

Oba Abimbola Owoade Ascends Throne, Crowned as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo

His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Hakeem Owoade, has ascended the throne of his forefathers by being crowned as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo kingdom.

 

The coronation event was held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Oliveth Baptist High School in Oyo, where the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, led a host of dignitaries, including notable Nigerians.

 

Owoade succeeded Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, who died on April 22, 2022, at the age of 83.

 

Oba Owoade, who was presented with the staff of office and instrument of office on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, the state capital, ascends the throne after the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi passed away.

 

The new monarch completed the compulsory 21-day traditional rites known as Oro Ipebi last Saturday, March 29.

 

Dignitaries present at the coronation included the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye; Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi; and Aare Oona Kankanfo of Yoruba, Iba Gani Adams, among others

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