LIFE OF ALAAFIN ABIIPA OBAMORO (THE GHOST CATCHER)
LIFE OF ALAAFIN ABIIPA OBAMORO (THE GHOST CATCHER) Alaafin Abiipa was the 12th Aláàfin of Oyo. He was preceded by Alaafin Ajiboyede and succeeded by Alaafin Obalokun. He ruled in Oyo-Igboho of the old Oyo empire from 1570-1580. Being the fourth and last king who...
Legends of Alaafin Sango And His 3 Wives; Oba, Osun And Oya
Introduction Oranmiyan founded Oyo-Ile around 892 AD, and his son Alaafin Ajuan popularly known as Ajaka Ekun ascended the throne around 1042. Sango, a great leader won the heart of everyone with his bravery and valour after freeing Alaafin Ajuan from the captivity of...
IYAKE LAKE: ONE OF THE TWO SUSPENDED LAKES IN THE WORLD
Many won’t believe we have such a rare and astonishing tourist site in Nigeria, least of all Oyo state. A hanging lake is an almost impossible site which is why we only have two of such in the whole wide world. It is one of the most fascinating places to visit in...