Alaafin of Oyo is the ruler of Oyo, a position currently held by Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III ranks second among the Obas in Yorubaland. They are women who control the kingdom.
The Oyo Dynasty dates back to the Old Oyo empire which recognises Alaafin as emperor.
1. Iyamode
Iyamode is the only person the Aláàfin kneels before. Whenever the Aláàfin goes on his knees before this influential woman, she returns the salutation by kneeling too.
However, she never reclines on her elbow while kneeling. She is one of the most senior eight priestesses inside the Aláàfin’s royal household.
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