Young Yoruba Monarch Graduates from University in 2026

Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, the Arujale-Ojima of Okeluse Kingdom, graduated from Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) in 2026, under the College of Social and Management Sciences. He was crowned king in 2019 at the age of 16, making him the youngest traditional ruler in Yorubaland.

His graduation ceremony took place on October 21, 2026, and was widely celebrated online, showcasing videos that highlighted his dual role as a monarch and a student. Notable attendees included Oba Enitan Adeyeye and Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, emphasizing the significance of his academic achievement.

The young monarch's commitment to education amid royal duties has been recognized as a powerful statement about the importance of learning, regardless of one's status. Additionally, he issued a directive through his Chief of Staff regarding respectful address due to his age, reflecting his position and the expectations surrounding it.