What is the title of Olubadan?
Olubadan (Yoruba: Lord of Ibadan) is the royal title of the king of Ibadanland in Nigeria.
What happen to Olubadan of Ibadan land?
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, 93, has joined his ancestors second day of the New Year. His death was also confirmed to the Tribune by the Ekarun Olubadan, High Chief Amidu Ajibade. Reports said he died at the University College Hospital (UCH) in the early hours of Sunday during an illness.
Which king died in Nigeria recently?
| Ubong King | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ubong Thompson King22 August 1972 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Died | 26 December 2020 (aged 48) |
| Education | Federal Government College, Lagos University of Calabar |
| Occupation | Business consultant, Security expert, Motivational speaker. |
Who is Oba Alafin?
Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III (born 15 October 1938) is the Alaafin, or traditional ruler, of the Yoruba town of Oyo and rightful heir to the throne of its historic empire….Lamidi Adeyemi III.
| Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III | |
|---|---|
| Ikú Bàbá Yèyé | |
| Alaafin of Oyo | |
| Reign | 18 November 1970 – present |
| Coronation | 18 November 1970 |
What is the age of Alaafin of Oyo?
83-year-old
Olori Damilola was betrothed to the 83-year-old Alaafin of Oyo in 2019 and left the palace in April, claiming that the monarch was not taking care of her and had asked one of his children to close her apartment door.
Who is Olubadan?
Olubadan ( Yoruba: Lord of Ibadan) is the royal title of the king of Ibadanland in Nigeria. Ibadan was founded in the 16th century, but the present Yoruba people only took control around 1820.
What are the ruling lines of Olubadan?
There are two ruling lines to the throne of Olubadan, Egbe Agba (civil) and Balogun (military), from where Olubadans are appointed on rotational basis to occupy the stool on the death of a monarch.
How long does it take to become an Olubadan?
It usually takes decades to groom an Olubadan for the stool through stages of chieftaincy promotion, thus meaning that just about any male born title-holder of the metropolitan centre is a potential king. According to the outline history of Ibadan by Oba Isaac Akinyele, Ibadan was founded in the 16th century.
Who is the traditional head of LGS in Ibadan?
The eleven high chiefs that formed the Olubadan-in-council, apart from the Seriki and Iyalode, are recognised as the traditional head of each of the eleven LGs in Ibadanland.