History Facts: 8 Most Powerful Women in Old Oyo Empire, the Alaafin Kneels for 1 of Them
A lot of people have read stories about Bashorun Gaa and how powerful he was in the old Oyo empire, but the story of the eight most powerful women in the empire may not have been heard by many.
On the basis of this, courtesy of @tyewoolove on Twitter, Legit.ng highlights the exploits of these women and their roles in the old Oyo empire.
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1. Iyamode
While Alaafin of Oyo cannot kneel for anyone, he is permitted to kneel before Iyamode. Due to her role in the old Oyo empire, the king calls her Baba.
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Iyamode also kneels for the Alaafin whenever the latter goes on his knees for her. She is one of the most senior priestesses inside the king's royal household.
2. Iya Naso
3. Iya Kere
Whenever the Alaafin of Oyo is being coronated, Iya Kere performs the function of placing the crown on his head. She is in charge of the treasures and paraphernalia of the Oyo empire, including the crown.
4. Iya Oba
5. Iya Monari
Iya Monari's role is to strangle any Sango worshipper that has been condemned to death. Sango worshippers sentenced to death cannot be killed by the sword.
6. Iya-Fin-Iku
She is in charge of the Sango ram.
7. Iyalagbon
When the mother of the crown prince dies, Iyalagbon replaces her and performs the role of a mother to the king's heir.
8. Are Orite
She serves as the king's personal attendant.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Oluwo of Iwo made the list of four young and stylish kings in Yorubaland.
The traditional ruler of Iwo is a king whose sense of fashion has distinguished him among Yoruba monarchs. The young controversial king has continued to urge people to promote the Yoruba culture by wearing local attires.
Also on the list was Oba Saheed Elegushi. The traditional ruler whose domain is in Elegushi area of Lagos is loved by young Nigerians. Most kings prefer to wear only traditional attire, but Oba Elegushi doesn't stick to this convention. He wears both traditional and foreign attires elegantly.
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