Alaafin of Oyo: What You Might Not Know About The Late Monarch, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi

The late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi 111 was born on October 15, 1938.

Oba Lamidi was a lover of boxing and was a boxer before ascending the throne.

The monarch was from Alowolodu Royal House and a member of the House of Oranmiyan.

He began his education at a Quranic School in Iseyin, after his primary education, he was offered admission into Igbobi College and St. Gregory’s College, Obalende. He chose to attend St. Gregory’s College Obalende.

His father, Raji Adeniran Adeyemi who became Alaafin in 1945 was reportedly deposed and exiled in 1954 for sympathizing with the National Council of Nigerian Citizens, NCNC.

Oba Lamidi Adeyemi was chosen by the kingmakers on November 18, 1970 as the next Alaafin and moved into the palace after completing the necessary rites under the tutelage of the Oyomesi.

He was crowned on January 14, 1971.

The Alaafin had 13 wives and they include Ayaba Abibat Adeyemi, his senior wife other wives are Ayaba Rahmat Adedayo Adeyemi, Ayaba Mujidat Adeyemi, Ayaba Rukayat Adeyemi, Ayaba Folashade Adeyemi, Ayaba Badirat Ajoke Adeyemi, Ayaba Memunat Omowunmi Adeyemi, Ayaba Omobolanle Adeyemi, Ayaba Moji Adeyemi, Ayaba Anuoluwapo Adeyemi, and Ayaba Damilola Adeyemi.

He was in his second term as Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri in Borno State when he died.