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I’m Yoruba’s number one monarch historically — Alaafin

By Punch NewspapersNovember 7, 2026Nigeria

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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, has described himself as the number one traditional ruler in Yorubaland, citing the historical significance of the old Oyo Empire and its contributions to Yoruba civilisation.

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Published: November 7, 2026
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