Alaafin
Noun
Meaning
Alaafin (plural Alaafins)
A king of the Oyo Empire.
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Examples
The Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi, has written to the Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, over a recent query sent to 16 monarchs in the state.
Olori Abbey Olori Abbey who happens to be one of the wives of 81-year-old Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi…
Salawa was crowned “Queen of Waka Music” by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, in 1992.
Responding on behalf of the Olofa of Offa, the Ojomo of Offaland, high Chief Joseph Bayo Akinola, thanked the Alaafin of Oyo, who he referred to as father to the Olofa, for his concern, and love for the town and people.
Historically, Afonja could not attack the people of IwereIle because a curse had been placed on any Are-Ona Kankafo who dared attempt to attack the town by Alaafin Ajagbo who instituted the title.