- A recent video featuring the Alaafin of Oyo and the Ooni of Ife has gained significant attention on social media.
- The footage was taken during the 2025 West African Economic Summit in Ibadan.
- The video highlights the display of royalty and cultural grandeur associated with the two monarchs.
A recent video featuring the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has stirred conversation across social media, highlighting the display of royalty and cultural grandeur.
The footage, captured during the 2025 West African Economic Summit held in Ibadan, showcased the monarchs’ regal arrival, with traditional praise singers, or chanters, performing elaborate oriki (praise poetry) to announce their presence.
Attendees and viewers online were captivated by the distinct ceremonial styles used to welcome the kings into the venue. From their entrances to the dignified manner in which they took their seats, each moment exuded prestige.
However, the moment the Alaafin of Oyo prepared to sit drew unexpected attention. His chanter, while extolling his virtues, made remarks that many viewers found controversial. Some social media users expressed concern, suggesting that the language used might have crossed the line into disrespect or impropriety.
The incident has since sparked debate, with some defending the performance as culturally appropriate, while others questioned the boundaries of traditional praise in public spaces.
Watch the videos below:
See some comments below:
@mzolori:”The wife is just happy to be living the life 😂.”
@tijanileo:”Ooni of Ife, Classy King 👑 ❤️👏.”
@gbemisola_tayoadeyi:”Seeing how much these kings are being showered with praises, now imagine how the 24 elders and the 4 living creatures worship the king of kings just as described in Revelations ch 4.”
@freeskinremedies:”I just love seeing culture and traditions being represented and sustained.”
@naijakitchendubai:”That Oyo king get steeze🔥🔥.”
@art_by_odinakachukwu:”The both of them are both awesome in their different ways 💛.”
@oluabdullateef:”This is actually beautiful, wonderful representation of culture from the two Kings.”
@sogbae_dotcom:”Owoade’s entrance is like odunlade trying to imitate femi Adebayo 😂.”
@titilopeofijebuland:”Alaafin just trying to create something else…. It was very peaceful and no controversy during Oba lamidi….. I wish this new one didn’t listen to stories and face his people in peace and love…. Very soon people will stop inviting them together to events and Oni will highly be respected anyday anytime.”
@neekeetek:”Olori with the beautiful smile…she definitely understands the assignment. Kabiyesi oO ! 🫡❤️🌹.”
@gbemisolaolawale:”2 most powerful Yoruba kings.”
@aare__d__entertainer:”Proud ife boy👏 that my king right there.”
@khalifahgocrazy:”I no know why Alaafin no dey wan gree say Ooni na number 1 of all Kings oo, the late ones too no gree for themselves, and na so so fight!!.”
