Alaafin of Oyo to Confer Traditional Titles on Seyi Tinubu and Senator Yari in Cultural Ceremony

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, is set to confer prestigious chieftaincy titles on Seyi Tinubu, son of Bola Tinubu, and Senator Abdul Aziz Yari in a ceremony scheduled for December 21, 2025. The titles, Okanlomo Yorubaland and Obaloyin Yorubaland, hold deep cultural significance within the Yoruba community.

This event follows the recent conferment of a chieftaincy title on Remi Tinubu by the Ooni of Ife. Notable figures like late Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo have previously held similar titles, showcasing the historical importance of such ceremonies.