The Making of Yoruba Identity
Remi Ladigbolu/ Discussions about Yoruba origins often begin and end with Ile-Ife. That is understandable. For centuries, Ife has occupied…
A Reflection on the Alaafin: Preserving Yoruba Cultural Authority in Modern Times
Remi Ladigbolu/ Ejo ki i se ti ara eni ki a ma mo da (One must be honest with oneself,…
Ibadan is Oyo, By Lasisi Olagunju
On Monday, 25 March, 1946, Chief I. B. Akinyele, Chief James Ladejo Ogunsola, Messrs D. T. Akinbiyi and E. A.…
Oyo Council of Obas: Outrage as Olubadan Takes Chair Over Alaafin
Segun Atanda/ Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has inaugurated the maiden Oyo State Council of Obas, marking what the…
Alaafin Boycotts Olubadan’s Inauguration as Oyo Council of Obas Chairman
Segun Atanda/ The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, was conspicuously absent on Thursday as Oyo State Governor,…
Soldiers Fire Shots as Youths Block Alaafin’s Convoy in Igbo-Ora
Segun Atanda/ There was tension in Igbo-Ora, Oyo State, on Saturday when youths in their hundreds blocked the convoy of…
Oyo Empire’s Legacy Highlighted in Ede-Ile Heritage Project
Segun Atanda/ Professor Akin Ogundiran, historian, archaeologist, and author of ‘The Yoruba: A New History’, and Director of the Oyo…
Oba Abolarin Laments Missed Opportunity to Discuss Yoruba Development Agenda with Alaafin Owoade
Segun Atanda/ The Orangun of Oke Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, has reflected on the rich legacy of Oduduwa, Oranmiyan, and…
No Oba Rivals the Alaafin: Supremacy Battle Unnecessary
Press Release/ Why ALAAFIN does not need to get into any battle for supremacy with any Oba, either in Yorubaland…