Ooni of Ife, Alaafin of Oyo Make Dramatic Entrance at Event as Royal Chanters Usher Them In
- Alaafin of Oyo and Ooni of Ife recently trended after their recent appearance at the 2025 West African Economic Summit
- Separate videos captured how the two monarchs made dramatic entrances at the event’s premises with the indigenous chanters
- However, Alaafin of Oyo’s chanter was accused of insulting the king, triggering mixed reactions from Nigerians online
- In a chat with media executive Emmanuel Alaba, he weighed in on the titles of Ooni of Ife and Alaafin of Oyo
A new video of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, made waves online, showing their power and affluence.
The video circulating online showed how different chanters honoured the two monarchs during the 2025 West African Economic Summit.
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The two revered kings, Alaafin of Oyo and Ooni of Ife, made a magnificent entrance at the high-profile event in Ibadan, with their chanters uniquely ushering them into the event hall.
Netizens admired the separate theatrics that announced the presence of the rulers, down to how they settled on their various seats.
However, when the Alaafin of Oyo was about to sit, the chanter was seen lavishing praise on the king.
What the chanter said while celebrating the monarch sparked interest online, with many accusing him of using foul language on the Alaafin of Oyo.
Watch the videos below:
Watch Alaafin of Oyo's video here:
Who do people honour more, between Ooni of Ife and Alaafin of Oyo?
In a chat with Legit.ng, media executive Emmanuel Alaba spoke on which traditional ruler carries immense cultural and spiritual significance in Yoruba land.
In his words:
“Before now, no 'Ooni of Ife' has maintained much steeze than the current Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. His entrance at every event can be compared to absolute non. This is also applicable to honour, the Ooni of Ife will continue to be the most respected king because of the position Ile-Ife holds historically, Ile-Ife is spiritual heartland of the Yoruba people. The Ooni of Ife is the most respected king, to some extent.”
Reactions trail video of Alaafin, Ooni arriving
Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:
mzolori said:
"The wife is just happy to be living the life 😂."
tijanileo said:
"Ooni of Ife, Classy King 👑 ❤️👏."
gbemisola_tayoadeyi said:
"Seeing how much these kings are being showered with praises, now imagine how the 24 elders and the 4 living creatures worship the king of kings just as described in Revelations ch 4."
freeskinremedies said:
"I just love seeing culture and traditions being represented and sustained."
naijakitchendubai said:
"That Oyo king get steeze🔥🔥."
art_by_odinakachukwu said:
"The both of them are both awesome in their different ways 💛."
oluabdullateef said:
"This is actually beautiful, wonderful representation of culture from the two Kings."
sogbae_dotcom said:
"Owoade's entrance is like odunlade trying to imitate femi Adebayo 😂."
titilopeofijebuland said:
"Alaafin just trying to create something else…. It was very peaceful and no controversy during Oba lamidi….. I wish this new one didn’t listen to stories and face his people in peace and love…. Very soon people will stop inviting them together to events and Oni will highly be respected anyday anytime."
neekeetek said:
"Olori with the beautiful smile…she definitely understands the assignment. Kabiyesi oO ! 🫡❤️🌹."
gbemisolaolawale said:
"2 most powerful Yoruba kings."
aare__d__entertainer said:
"Proud ife boy👏 that my king right there."
khalifahgocrazy said:
"I no know why Alaafin no dey wan gree say Ooni na number 1 of all Kings oo, the late ones too no gree for themselves, and na so so fight!!."
Alaafin vs Ooni: Oluwo speaks on superiority
Legit.ng also reported that the Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun state, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, said the Alaafin was superior to all other traditional titles in Yorubaland.
The Oluwo stated that the title was originally reserved for descendants of Oduduwa and believed Oyo town would see peace and development under Oba Abimbola Owoade.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
