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Alaafin, or The Owner of the Palace in the Yoruba language, is the title of the emperor of the medieval Oyo empire and present-day Oyo town of West Africa. He ruled the old Oyo Empire which extended from the present day Benin republic to Nigeria originating from states in the South East and West to the North. The people under him are called Yoruba people and spoke the Yoruba Language. The Alaafin of Oyo in Yoruba mythology and history is said to be one of Oduduwa seven grandsons who later became Kings, forming the bedrock of the Yoruba Civilization[1] .

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  • Alaafin, or The Owner of the Palace in the Yoruba language, is the title of the emperor of the medieval Oyo empire and present-day Oyo town of West Africa. He ruled the old Oyo Empire which extended from the present day Benin republic to Nigeria originating from states in the South East and West to the North. The people under him are called Yoruba people and spoke the Yoruba Language. The Alaafin of Oyo in Yoruba mythology and history is said to be one of Oduduwa seven grandsons who later became Kings, forming the bedrock of the Yoruba Civilization[1] . The title was retained after the fall of the Oyo Empire as the official title of the ceremonial ruler of the contemporary natives of Oyo, Nigeria. The Alaafin is the political head of the Yoruba people and the only monarch with the pre-requisite power to appoint a chieftain representing the entire Yorubaland. Examples of such appointments include Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland and Iyalode of Yorubaland. As of 2021 the Alaafin (Emperor) of Oyo was Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III who was the 45th Alaafin, celebrated his 50th year on the throne. Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, Iku Baba Yeye, Alaafin (Emperor) of Oyo was the permanent Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs until his death on Friday, 22 April 2022. (en)
  • Alaafin (en yoruba, «Hombre del Palacio») era el título honorífico y tratamiento del emperador de Imperio Oyo,​ en África Occidental. Tras la caída del imperio, el título ha mantenido hasta la actualidad para el gobernante ceremonial (Oba) de Oyo, en Nigeria. (es)
  • Alafim de Oió era um título do obá (rei) do antigo Império de Oió, território localizado nos anos atuais na Nigéria. Na língua iorubá, a palavra obá significa rei ou imperador. Também é comum os governantes dos vários domínios iorubás terem títulos especiais. Em Oió, o obá é chamado de Alafim de Oió. Atualmente esse título ainda existe para se referir ao chefe tradicional iorubá, cargo esse vago após a morte de Lamidi Adeiemi III, em 22 de abril de 2022. (pt)
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  • Alaafin (en yoruba, «Hombre del Palacio») era el título honorífico y tratamiento del emperador de Imperio Oyo,​ en África Occidental. Tras la caída del imperio, el título ha mantenido hasta la actualidad para el gobernante ceremonial (Oba) de Oyo, en Nigeria. (es)
  • Alafim de Oió era um título do obá (rei) do antigo Império de Oió, território localizado nos anos atuais na Nigéria. Na língua iorubá, a palavra obá significa rei ou imperador. Também é comum os governantes dos vários domínios iorubás terem títulos especiais. Em Oió, o obá é chamado de Alafim de Oió. Atualmente esse título ainda existe para se referir ao chefe tradicional iorubá, cargo esse vago após a morte de Lamidi Adeiemi III, em 22 de abril de 2022. (pt)
  • Alaafin, or The Owner of the Palace in the Yoruba language, is the title of the emperor of the medieval Oyo empire and present-day Oyo town of West Africa. He ruled the old Oyo Empire which extended from the present day Benin republic to Nigeria originating from states in the South East and West to the North. The people under him are called Yoruba people and spoke the Yoruba Language. The Alaafin of Oyo in Yoruba mythology and history is said to be one of Oduduwa seven grandsons who later became Kings, forming the bedrock of the Yoruba Civilization[1] . (en)
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  • Alaafin (en)
  • Alaafin (es)
  • Alafim de Oió (pt)
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