Alaafin Of Oyo To Confer Okanlomo Title On Seyi Tinubu And Obaloyin Title On Yari

His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, the Alaafin of Oyo, is set to install Barrister Oluwaseyi Abiodun Tinubu as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will be honoured alongside Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari, who will receive the title of Obaloyin of Yorubaland during the same ceremony.

The event, hosted at the Alaafin’s Palace in Oyo, is expected to attract traditional rulers, political leaders, cultural stakeholders, and dignitaries from across Yorubaland and beyond, reflecting the significance of the titles and the stature of the honourees.

Palace sources said the installation demonstrates the Alaafin’s commitment to recognising individuals who have made notable contributions to societal development while promoting Yoruba culture, values, and unity.