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Five Things Wey You Suppose Sabi About Di Olubadan Throne

Written by on July 7, 2025

Five Things Wey You Suppose Sabi About Di Olubadan Throne

As Ibadan people dey mourn Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, di 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, wey waka go meet him ancestors, here na five important tins wey everybody suppose sabi about di Olubadan Throne:

Five Things Wey You Suppose Sabi About Di Olubadan Throne

Five Things Wey You Suppose Sabi About Di Olubadan Throne

1. Olubadan Na Di Oga Kpatakpata for Ibadan Traditional System

Olubadan of Ibadan hold di highest traditional title for inside Ibadan, wey be Oyo State capital and one of di biggest cities for Naija. Di king no just dey lead spiritually and culturally, e also be symbol of unity and tradition for Yoruba land.

2. Oba Olakulehin Time Short But E Get Big Meaning

Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin become Olubadan for July 2024 after Oba Lekan Balogun die. When he die, he be 90 years old, one of di oldest kings to ever sit down for dat throne. He die July 7, 2025, just two days after he celebrate him birthday. E touch many people because he live him life serve people, respect tradition, and build community.

3. To Become Olubadan No Be Family Connection – Na Gradual Climb

Ibadan kingship style different from other places. E no dey pass from papa to pikin. Instead, dem get two lines wey dem dey rotate from:

  • Egbe Agba (Civil Line)

  • Balogun (Military Line)

Oba Olakulehin come from di Balogun side, and he don serve many years before e reach di top. Di system dey value patience, seniority, and loyalty.

4. To Become Olubadan, You Gats Climb Plenty Ranks

For Ibadan, person gats climb pass 20 different chieftaincy titles before him go reach Olubadan seat. Dis journey fit take 30 to 40 years, but e dey help ensure say na people wey sabi and get experience go rule.

5. Olubadan Na Strong Holder of Yoruba Culture

Olubadan no be just title, na big cultural responsibility. Di king dey protect Yoruba tradition, lead cultural festivals, and settle wahala for community. Him palace dey act like peace centre for Ibadan people.


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