Omo Naija! Oyo town no dey sleep at all this past Sunday as Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, don drop chieftaincy title for Seyi Tinubu, wey be the son of our President, Bola Tinubu. Na wah! This ceremony sweet pass jollof rice on Sunday afternoon.
Big men and women from all over the country gather for Oyo, wey don turn centre of attraction. Dignitaries dey waka like say na party, the security sef tighten pass church gate as Seyi and him wife, Layal, land the palace. People no stop to dey cheer dem; you fit hear the love in the air. Okanlomo of Yorubaland, wey mean ‘the beloved child’ or ‘one wey everybody love’ na serious title o, wey carry plenty responsibility!
This event bring together not just average citizens but politicians, traditional rulers and big shots wey sabi the gist. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and ex-Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, dey among those wey grace the occasion. E be like say Oyo na high table for political unity and social wahala!
Yari, former Zamfara Governor wey come represent northern senators, also collect him own title, Obaloyin of Yorubaland. According to the Alaafin’s media man, Bode Durojaiye, this title dey represent justice, love, and unity. Na time when our leaders fit come together share wisdom like say dem all dey one family. E no go bad make dem take this opportunity promote everything wey dey sweet about Yoruba culture.
The gathering no go fit complete without some entertainment; Fuji music king, Saheed Osupa, dey give dem vibe. As we sabi am, when music dey play, Naija go dey jolly. Na like that, market people near the palace dey flash their wares, and they sell like hot bread. E be like say their market dey drive pass sales now o!
People no just come for title ceremony, dem come show commitment to unity and progress for Yoruba land. As the night dey come, Oyo dey shine bright like one of those big Christmas lights. The presence of Eyo masquerade from Lagos add extra spice, making everybody remember say Naija get rich culture across different regions.
The Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, no forget to congratulate Seyi Tinubu. He yarn say this title no be just for show; e dey call Seyi to serve and bring positive change. Na true talk! With name wey carry weight like Okanlomo, we dey expect nothing short of greatness!
As the people dance and celebrate, e clear say Oyo don stand as major player in Nigeria’s social and political scene again. Dis event don mix culture with contemporary leadership, join hand together to further promote the values wey we Yoruba people dey hold dear. Who say traditional titles no dey matter? E matter well, and we dey expect more beautiful days ahead for our people!
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