The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has declared himself the first Kabiyesi in Yorubaland, linking the revered title’s roots to Oyo.
Speaking during his first appearance at the World Sango Festival, the monarch narrated the history of the Kabiyesi tradition, stressing that its origin lies in Oyo and continues to shape Yoruba culture and identity.
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