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  • Olori Abbey heartbroken, weeps months after departure of Alaafin

    Olori Abbey heartbroken, weeps months after departure of Alaafin

    Olori Abbey, one of the wives of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Late Alaafin of Oyo is heartbroken and mourning the late ruler.

    Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, passed away in April at the Ado Ekiti Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital.

    Early on Saturday morning, the body of the senior Yoruba traditional leader was carried to Oyo, where traditional ceremonies got underway.

    The late king had governed for 52 years at the age of 83, making him or her the Alaafin with the longest reign. The queen, who is still grieving over his passing, paid tribute to him on Instagram.

    She mentioned that he had been away from them for four months. She gave her blessing and prayed for his soul to rest in peace.

    Her post reads: “It is four months today that you left us. May you continue to soul rest in perfect peace. Forever in heart, my husband Atanda, where the lion lives, the animal that goes to is not lucky, where the creature of war is left, the father of the one that is left. Walking around the corner.

    “The thought of the pit kills the dog, the thought of the matter is the deceitful, the thought of a rich man is the one who has the power, the portion of the poor kills the owner. Whoever the Atanda holds a long hand if war, the Lord is the king’s law. Continue rest in peace, Omoibironke”.

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  • Late Alaafin of Oyo’s wife dies in US

    Late Alaafin of Oyo’s wife dies in US

    One of the wife to late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Olori Kafayat is dead.

    She died barely two months after the death of the Alaafin.

    Olori Kafayat, who was the fourth Olori of the late traditional ruler, reportedly gave up the ghost on Friday night in the United States of America.

    She was the mother of Prince Adebayo Adeyemi, who is the chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Pensions Board.

    Details of her death, however, remain sketchy as of the time of filing this report.

    Oba Adeyemi died on April 22, 2022, at Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.

    He joined his ancestors at the age of 83.

    Another Alaafin is yet to ascend the throne after the demise of Oba Adeyemi.

  • News of Alaafin’s death sounded like thunderstorm – Gani Adams

    News of Alaafin’s death sounded like thunderstorm – Gani Adams

    The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, has described the demise of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, as a national tragedy as well as a personal and colossal loss.

    The Aare Onakakanfo, in a statement on Saturday by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Kehinde Aderemi, said that the news of Alaafin’s death sounded like thunderstorm.

    Adams, who expressed shock at the news of the death of the top monarch, noted that the foremost Yoruba monarch lived a worthy life all through his reign.

    “It is a national tragedy because of what the foremost Yoruba monarch symbolised to Nigeria, to Yoruba land and to Nigerians.

    “The news of Alaafin’s death sounded like a thunderstorm. It reverberated as if there was an eclipse in the entire Yoruba land. That shows how important the Alaafin’s stool is to our race.

    “Baba’s 52-year reign was full of outstanding moments, but it is sad we lost that encyclopaedia of Yoruba, African history and global histories at this critical time in the history of our nation.

    “In his 52-year of reign, Alaafin brought enormous respect to the Yoruba traditional institution,” the Aare said.

    According to him, Nigeria, Yoruba nation and the ancient town of Oyo has loss a great monarch whose life was a true reflection of complete Yoruba monarch.

    “I am not only bereaved personally, I am also bereft of words to actually describe the extent of this huge loss.

    “I think Kabiesi’s death has created a big lacuna for the Yoruba traditional institution.

    “Kabiesi’s death is surely a national tragedy. It is a personal loss to me and it ended a chapter in the annals of this country,” he added.

    He said that the Yoruba had loss a true and revered monarch and a repository of history and knowledge.

    Adams said: “A sudden cloud has overwhelmed the entire Yoruba land and we can hardly forget the roles of Alaafin as the top Yoruba monarch in a hurry. There is no way I can figure out this collosal loss.

    “Alaafin has been a strong pillar in the service of our race. He was an Iroko among all trees and a strong voice for the Yoruba race. Alaafin was,till date,the longest reigning monarch in Oyo history.

    “No monarch had reigned for 35 years in Oyo, but Alaafin outlived that, spending 52 years on the throne.”

    He said that the late Alaafin occupied the sacred stool with much understanding of his pivotal roles and with much honour, reverence and candour that gave him the required confidence, wisdom, knowledge and understanding.

    Adams said that Alaafin showed great capacity, tenacity, and several qualities that made him a strong force to be reckoned with.

    The Aare said that he was at the palace of Alaafin in March when Kabiyesi led the chief to Bishop Ladigbolu’s function in Oyo, saying “Alaafin was hail and hearty”.

    Adams said that the late Alaafin brought development to Oyo town in all sectors, including social, political, economic,even in the area of education, sports and a cultural development.

    The Aare, who noted that the late Alaafin was the only monarch that installed two Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land in his life, described him as a symbol of true Yoruba distinct values and heritage,

    “We will sorely miss his wise counsel.We will miss his voice and resoluteness.We will miss his wisdom and knowledge of history.

    We will miss his comportment, and compassion. We will miss his character and strength.We will miss his articulate discourse, especially, on pertinent national issues.

    “We will miss his strong conviction to the Yoruba cause.We will miss his ideas and ideologies. And in all,we will miss his whole being,” he added.

    The Aare commiserated with Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, the Oyo Mesi, the family of Alaafin and the people of the state.

  • Alaafin is a better lover than most young men-Wife declares

    Alaafin is a better lover than most young men-Wife declares

    Ayaba Ashiat Folashade Adeyemi, one of the wives of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has said that the revered king is a better lover than most young men. Ayaba Ashiat affirmed that the king is a very romantic man.

    “Kabiyesi is very romantic. If you are not close to him, you won’t know that he is loving and kind. At times when I’m in the kitchen, he would come and offer to assist. While at the college, he would dish food for me and instruct the driver to bring it to school.

     

    “The difference in our age gap has not stopped him from showing affection. He shows affection more than some of these young men you see outside there. What a young man can do out there, Kabiyesi does better”, she told The Nation.

    Asked how she met him, Ayaba Ashiat said:” I met him for the first time when I was on an excursion to the palace. During the excursion, I asked him so many questions. Probably that was where he took interest in me. I requested to have an interview with him to know more and develop the project I was working on. I was just 25 years old then. We became familiar and he later proposed marriage”.