Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade has been announced as the new Alaafin of Oyo, according to a statement by Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade.
Following consultations and divinations, the Oyomesi recommended Prince Akeem, and the appointment was approved by Governor Seyi Makinde on 10 January 2025.
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10 Facts About the New Alaafin:
- Royal Lineage: He hails from the Owoade-Agunloye royal family and is a child of Pa Rasaki Ibiyosi Owoade.
- Education: Attended Baptist High School, Saki, and earned qualifications in mechanical engineering, including a BSc from the University of Sunderland and an MSc from Northumbria University.
- Professional Experience: Worked as a Planning Engineer in Glasgow and is currently a Project Coordinator at Manitoba Hydro, Canada.
- Philanthropy: Known for supporting education, community projects, and crisis relief efforts.
- Succession: Succeeds Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, who passed away on 22 April 2022.
- Vision: Plans to empower widows and widowers, modernise the palace, and preserve Yoruba culture.
- Family Contribution: His father supported agricultural development in Oyo North.
- Confirmation: Officially confirmed as Alaafin on 10 January 2025.
- Past Work: Previously worked at Oceanic Bank International Plc in Warri.
- Birth Year: Born in 1978.
Prince Akeem’s reign promises to honour tradition while embracing progress.