African Royalties

A happy belated birthday to Her Royal Highness Princess Folashade Adeyemi of the Oyo Kingdom.

Her Royal Highness is the 3rd born and eldest daughter of His Imperial Majesty The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi with his first wife Her Royal Highness Ayaba Abibat Adeyemi. She was born on December 5th.

Her Royal Highness is known for promoting the Yoruba culture within and beyond the Nigerian borders. Through the Arewa House of Culture, Princess Folashade in her capacity as Cultural Consultant and Ambassador of the Yoruba race organises various events across Yoruba kingdoms and is constantly representing her royal father at various occasion

A happy birthday to Their Royal Highnesses Prince Abduralkarem and Sofiat Adeyemi of the Oyo Kingdom in Nigeria.

Their Royal Highnesses are turning one year on October 20th are born to His Imperial Majesty The Alaafin of Oyo and HRH Ayaba ANUOLUWAPO R. ADEYEMI.

On October 16th, twins and their families were welcome to Igbo-Ora town for the 2019 World Twins Festival.

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Baba Alaafin during World Twins Festival 2019@Igbo-ora, Oyo State

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The town which located in the Southwestern region Nigeria is also known as  “TWINS CAPITAL OF THE WORLD” town as almost every native living there is either a twin, has had twin or comes from a family of twins. Even their newly installed traditional monarch HM Oba Jimoh Olagunju Titiloye, the Olu of Igboora is a twin married to a twin and has sets of twins

The festival also welcomed their royal patron and father of twins himself His Imperial Majesty The Alaafin of Oyo and one of his youngest wife HRH Ayaba Anu Adeyemi(who was Royal Mother of the Day and is a mother of soon to be 1 year old twins).

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#Baba#Ibeji# #Iya#Ibeji #tourism#culture Baba Alaafin &Ayaba Anu@just concluded World Twins Festival 2019

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When addressing everyone Oba Adeyemi III, Iku baba yeye(father of twins) said that the festival is a celebration of culture and recognition of Ibeji(twins in Yorubaland) as special children in Yorubaland as the birth of twins heralds peace, progress, prosperity and good luck to their parents and families. He also added that parents should always take good care of them.

His Royal Majesty Oba Saheed Elegushi, Oni of Ikate Kingdom received and welcomed the United States National Black Coalition Federal Aviation Employees at the Oba Elegushi Palace, in Eti-Osa, Lagos State, Nigeria.

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HRH Oba Saheed Elegushi with National Black Coalition Federal Aviation Employees United States of America. Packaged by House of Culture🤗

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The event was organized by HRH Princess Folashade Adeyemi of Oyo Kingdom and Arewa House of Culture. 

A happy birthday to His Imperial Majesty Oba Dr. Lamidi Adeyemi III, Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom.

His Royal Majesty who is celebrating his 81st birthday on October 15th to HRM the late Oba Adeyemi II Adeniran and Olori Ibironke of Epo compound. At his birth, many saw him as a future monarch and taking over the throne due to the lacerations on his left breast and the spots on his legs, which were similar and on the same spots as that of Lamidi Olayiwola.

Prior to taking over the throne from HRM Oba Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II(who succeeded over the Alaafin's father who was deposed and exile), he began his training first was a multiple faith training in Quranic and Christian knowledge, then furthering his royal training at various monarchs' homes, he was to study law in the United Kingdom but a few hours prior to his departures, his father passed away. He then studied insurance and became an insurance executive in Lagos.

In 1968, he was amongst one of 10 princes of the Adeyemi Alowolodo Ruling house to produce the Alaafin following the death of Oba Bello Gbadegesin Ladigbolu after 12 years on the throne. The late Oba hailed from the Agunloye ruling house.

The keen competition did not end until November 18th, 1970, when he was officially pronounced the Alaafin of Oyo at the age of 32 years and was crowned on January 14th, 1971.

HIM with his wives

HIM with his younger wives

Before his ascension to the throne, he was married to two wives, Alhaja Olori Habibat Adeyemi (Iya Dodo) and Alhaja Olori Rahamat Adeyemi (Iya Ile Koto). Through his reign, he is now blessed with other wives, many children and grandchildren. Amongst his children are prominent:

HRH Prince Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi(Nigeria Federal House of Representative of Afijio, Oyo West, Oyo East, Atiba West federal constituency)

HRH Prince Babatunde Israel Adeyemi(lawyer and pastor also married to Oyo state Supreme court judge HRH Princess and Justice Omolara Adeyemi),

HRH Princess Folashade Adeyemi(CEO of Arewa House of Culture and leader of women in Oyo).

HRH Princess Taibat Adeyemi-Agaba: prominent business woman.

HRH Princess Adetutu Adeyemi-Aigbe: Forming Oyo State commissioner for culture.

HRH Prince Adetona Adeyemi: Also known as Tillaman, prominent musician.

HRH Prince Adebayo Adeyemi: Successful professional photographer in the United Kingdom also known as bambino. And many others


He is the longest serving Alaafin and one of the longest serving first class monarch of Nigeria. He is also on the forefront of peace and security initiatives both in Oyo state and around Nigeria. He supports various initiatives and is patron to others.

On Tuesday His Imperial Majesty Oba Lamidi Adeyemi of the Oyo Kingdom welcome the members of the World Twin Festival Committee Members at the royal palace.

His Imperial Majesty who is also a father of multiple twins(4 sets) from his wives and gets the title of Iku Baba Yeye(father of twins) was accompanied by his youngest wife Her Royal Highness Ayaba(Olori or Queen) Anu Adeyemi with who he had twins(girl and boy) and gets the title of Iya awon Ibeji (mother of twins).

The meeting was arranged by The Alaafin's daughter HRH Princess Folashade Adeyemi and the committee got the blessings of their royal father and patron

His Majesty Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Rukidi VI is amongst the African monarchs who joined World leaders on September 24th, at the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly under the theme: “Galvanizing multilateral efforts for poverty eradication, quality education, climate action and inclusion”, to push for concrete and stable solutions for the economic, social and environmental challenges facing our Planet.

The 27 year old monarch urged and engaged his fellow Monarchs to do more for Sustainable Peace and Inclusive Development.

On September 26th, he met with His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco on the sidelines, where they engage in discussions about Sustainable Peace and Inclusive Development.

In their discussions, they talked about the unprecedented challenges and threats to global peace, security and development that require a collective and higher level of international cooperation that leaves no victims or crisis behind especially the kingdoms/monarchies which are important permanent institutions.

First World Monarchs Summit 2020:

There will be a First World Monarchs Summit hosted in September 7th-11th 2020 will be convened under the theme: “Monarchs for Sustainable Peace and Inclusive Development”.  Its main goal is to build consensus and a collective response towards the pressing challenges and influence global peace, security and development. It will be a strategic and unique forum which will be uniting World Monarchs to discuss and work together on international cooperation, sustainable peace and development and to amplify the role and contributions of monarchs to global peace, security and development.

This International Summit will be reuniting the world’s reigning sovereign, constitutional and hereditary Kings, Queens, Emperors, Emirs, Grand Dukes, Princes and Sultans. 

Her Royal Highness Queen Mother Best Kemigisa of Tooro Kingdom attended the 8th Global Order of Dignitaries and Philanthropist (G.O.D) Awards hosted in Los Angeles.

The Oyo Queen Mother was awarded for a humanitarian work and her dedicated work and efforts in promoting Education and Women Empowerment both in Uganda and around the World.

On August 13th, the population, indigenes of Ijebuland, Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State and their invited guest dressed in their colourful costumes and riding on horses, descended to the palace of the Awujale of Ijebuland to pay homage to him amidst prayers and take part in other fun-filled activities for the 2019 edition of the Ojude Oba cultural festival.

Ojude Oba means, “the king’s forecourt or frontage” in Ijebu dialect is one of the major festival in the Yoruba culture which started over a century ago and reunites all sons and daughters of Ijebuland in Nigeria and the diaspora for a carnival-like celebration of the traditional, cultural, spiritual accomplishments and other values of the Ijebu nation.

In his message to those who gather at the palace, the 81 year old monarch His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland who spoke in Yoruba, urged everyone to choose a responsible monarch and not a moneybag one following his demise and to reject any candidate for the position of the Awujale that could set Ijebuland backward.

The monarch is hailed from the Anikinaiya Ruling family and ascended the throne in 1960 at the age of 25 and is often referred to as Orisa Ijebu(God of Ijebu in Ijebu), urged his people to sustain the tempo by ensuring that the stool does not go to moneybags and advised that the process of selecting the next Awujale should not be politicised.

He stated that if the next ruling house does not present a viable candidate, the people should reject them and go for the next ruling house with capable candidate.

Over 25,000 participated in the carnival, Yoruba monarchs from around the country including His Royal Majesty Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi Alaafin of Oyo, and many others notable guests.

Oba Adetona said: “When I eventually go, please go for a capable successor. Reject any candidate that will put Ijebuland into retrogression.

“Do not politicise the process of selecting my successor. Do not go for people that will draw Ijebu backwards.

“If the next ruling house does not present a viable candidate, please reject them and go for the next ruling house with capable candidate.

“Do not go for moneybags that will destroy the achievements Ijebuland has recorded so far.

“My prayer is that Ijebuland will continue to grow from strength to strength.

“Call on God for direction when picking my successor. Ask God to guide you.”

A happy birthday to HRH Olori Mujidat Adeyemi who adds another year today in Oyo Kingdom.

The Oyo Queen consort is one of the senior wives of His Royal Majesty Dr. Oba Lamidi III of Oyo Kingdom in Nigeria.

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A happy belated birthday to Her Royal Highness Princess Aderonke Adeyemi of Oyo Kingdom, in Oyo State.

Her Royal Highness was born on July 10th 2002 is the daughter of His Royal Majesty Oba Lamidi III Adeyemi, Alaafin of Oyo empire and Her Royal Highness Olori Abbey Adeyemi. Although she has different elder and younger siblings through her father, to her mother she has a younger brother Prince Adedimeji Adeyemi

A Happy belated birthday to Her Royal Highness Olori Ayaba Rahamat Adeyemi who celebrated her 76th birthday yesterday June 30th.

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Happy birthday Maami Ayaba, Rahmat Adeyemi.(ayaba Alafin of Oyo) As u add anoda year today, God will grant u wisdom to witness more of it in life in good health n abundant blessing. U shall never know sorrow . Amen. Happy birthday Iya olorire. 🍰🍰🎂🍰🍾🍸

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Her Royal Highness is the second wife of His Royal Majesty Oba Dr. Lamidi Adeyemi III Alaafin of Oyo Empire. They got married while the Yoruba monarch was still a young prince.

Yesterday The senior Olori celebrate her birthday with family and friends

A happy birthday to Her Royal Highness Queen(Olori) Mojisola Gayinat Adeyemi, Queen Consort of Oyo Kingdom.


Her Royal Highness is one of ten consorts to HRM Oba Dr. Lamidi Adeyemi, Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom. She is mother to two HRH Princess Adewunmi adeyemi and HRH Prince Kalid Adegboyega Adeyemi.

His Royal Majesty Dr. Oba Lamidi Adeyemi IIIm Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom in Oyo State, Nigeria earlier this afternoon attended the Eid II Fitr Prayers at the grand mosque in Oyo.

Oloris(L-R): Mariam Omobola Adeyemi, ANUOLUWAPO R. ADEYEMI, MEMUNAT OMOWUMI ADEYEMI, Alaafin of Oyo, Folashade Adeyemi, BADIRAT OLAITAN AJOKE ADEYEMI, Mojisola G.Adeyemi(ext R)

HRM took part in the prayers marking the end of the holy month of Ramandan and celebrating Eid. The Alaafin was accompanied by seven of his wives the Oloris(Queen in Yoruba) for the prayers.

Later on he and the Oloris were joined by some of his children to attend celebration at the royal palace