History & Culture

Here are the Common Types of Tribal Marks in Oyo State

A popular adage in Yorubaland states that, “Asa keke, aajo ewa ni nse, a bu… Read More

Alagba’s Death: Makinde Delivers New Tortoise To Soun Ogbomoso’s Palace

The Soun of Ogbomoso has received a new Tortoise from the Oyo State Government. This… Read More

Orompoto, The First and Only Female Alaafin Of Oyo

Orompoto or Orompotoniyun as she’s more commonly referred to was the first woman to become… Read More

Samuel Ladoke Akintola: A Yoruba Icon

When I was younger, I vividly remember reading and hearing the name “Ladoke Akintola” in… Read More

Masquerade Festival in Ibadan: Alapansanpa, Egungun Ologun

The masquerade season in Ibadan Oyo State Capital is drawing nearer let’s take a look… Read More

Iseyin king, Oba Abdul-Ganiy Adekunle Oloogunebi Appeases Deities To Ward Off Coronavirus

The Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba (Dr) Abdul-Ganiy Adekunle Oloogunebi (Ajinese 1) has on Tuesday made… Read More

Alaafin Shuts Down Palace Activities over CORONAVIRUS

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, has shut down activities in the palace… Read More

Caution Alaafin Over ‘Undue Interference’ In Chieftaincy Matters, Ekiti Monarch Begs Makinde

The Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers has asked the Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi… Read More

At 81, Alaafin of Oyo, Welcomes A Son With His Youngest Wife, Damilola

Alaafin of Oyo has welcomed another baby with one of his wives - The Oba… Read More

You Lack Royal Etiquette – Olubadan Threatens Estranged High Chiefs With Banishment

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has told the estranged Ibadan High Chiefs that… Read More

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