Oba Owolabi Olakulehin: Video Shows People of Oyo State Joyously Welcoming New Olubadan of Ibadan
- The people of Oyo state expressed their joy after Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin was crowned as the new Olubadan of Ibadan
- A video that surfaced online showed people running with excitement into the palace to welcome the new king
- Oba Akinloye succeeded the 42nd King Oba Mahood Lekan Balogun, who died on March 14, 2024, at 81
A recent video captured the joyous moment the people of Oyo state warmly welcomed the new Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin.
The clip showed a crowd of excited residents streaming into the palace, running with joy to greet their new king.
Source: TikTok
The heartwarming footage, as shown by @motherlandtv, showed individuals of all ages and genders, from young children to elderly citizens, all coming together to celebrate and honour their newly crowned monarch.
Legit.ng reported that Oba Akinloye was crowned as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, July 12. The ceremony was graced by the crème de la crème of Nigerian society.
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He succeeded the 42nd King Oba Mahood Lekan Balogun, who died on March 14, 2024, at 81.
Watch the video below:
Reactions as Oyo people welcome new king
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions below:
Ayo said:
“It’s funny that gov put olubadan over Alaafin lol.”
Larvo wrote:
“Hand way touch my comment no go know sorrow.”
Elewujo 1904:
“Why the Palace small like this.”
Tolulope:
“Hope you people no broke anything there sha, am proud of my home town.”
Hormobolaji Lukman:
“Congratulations to us.”
User3865267759258:
“Congratulation to my father's land.”
Asiwaju Lam Rilwan A:
“Congratulations to me and all of us ibadan indegine.”
Ola080:
“Ibadan to the world.”
Akfeetconsultants:
‘Congrats oluyole happiness forever.”
Busayoaminat97:
“Congratulations!”
Sheriff Abubakar608:
“Awon Omo Ibadan, kini show.”
Bamy funmilayo:
“Waoh beautiful palace.”
Atoke Okin:
“Congratulations to us.”
Ola-ola:
“The funny part is any of those kids can still become Olubadan in future oooo.”
Basisomo alhaja:
“I proudly to by ibadanboi.”
Omiran:
“I pray they maintain the structure God bless my hometown.”
Ill7473:
“That’s my own prayer too.”
Hableson mix reactions:
“May he live to serve Long.”
Tinubu, S'West governors, others grace coronation
Legit.ng earlier reported that Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state, was buzzing with excitement as preparations were finalized for the coronation and installation of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.
Oba Owolabi Olakulehin started the traditional rites at Labosinde Quarters. He was crowned at Ose Meji Quarters before proceeding to Mapo Hall Arcade to receive the staff of office from Governor Makinde.
Dignitaries from various sectors were in Oyo for this historic event.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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