Alaafin of Oyo Breaks Silence With Video From Ramadan Lecture Amid VDM's Comments
- The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, joined Muslims in Nigeria and across the world in the ongoing Ramadan
- The traditional ruler recently shared a video from a Ramadan lecture he attended in Oyo town
- Reacting, some netizens applauded the king while bringing up VeryDarkMan’s recent comments about him
- In a chat with Legit.ng, a Muslim scholar spoke on the importance of Ramadan lectures
Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, on Friday, February 27, shared a video from a Ramadan lecture he attended.
The video captured the moment the Alaafin arrived at the event alongside his entourage amid cheers from attendees. He hinted that the lecture was focused on good parenting and building stronger families.
Source: Instagram
"Afternoon dedicated to reflecting on Good Parenting; Better Offsprings, serving as a powerful reminder that strong families lead to a stronger society. May Allah guide our homes and bless our children. Amen," the traditional ruler wrote in a caption.
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The Instagram video of the Alaafin of Oyo at a Ramadan lecture is below:
Alaafin mentioned in VeryDarkMan, Mitchy King Drama
Recall that the Alaafin's name came up in a viral video where social media critic VeryDarkMan expressed disappointment in the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, over an alleged chat between the king and socialite King Mitchy.
Shading the Ooni, he noted how his counterpart, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Owoade, couldn’t do such.
Source: Twitter
The video of VeryDarkMan speaking about Ooni of Ife and Alaafin of Oyo is below:
Legit.ng also reported that Seyi Tinubu was also caught up in VeryDarkMan and Mitchy King's drama. Breaking his silence, the president's son shared a cryptic clip from Asake and Wizkid's hit song Turbulence.
Nigerians applaud Alaafin of Oyo
Reacting, some netizens took to the traditional ruler's Instagram page with comments like 'VDM verified.' Legit.ng compiled some of the comments, Read them below:
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toheeb_0505 said:
"My number one favorite king ever."
kosemahavegraphix commented:
"Iku baba yeye .. Short out to the Alaafin of oyo .. 001 of Oyo Empire VDM verified."
naijagirl8 said:
"Number 1 King of Yoruba Kingdom."
naijamedian said:
"Ratels Kabiyesiiiiii oooo."
olorofo said:
"VDM sabi enter where dem no send am just to score cheap point. What's de need for shout out to Alaafin of Oyo? You've an issue with King Mitcy abi what's her name and you're using it to throw jab at Ooni by trying to praise Alaafin a subtle way. He might actually be a manipulator."
Donpee165 said:
"Lmao vdm wan use alaafin Oyo enter ooni because he no say Dem get beef."
The importance of Ramadan lecture
According to a Muslim scholar, Ismaeel Ibn Hamzah, Ramadan lectures help to increase knowledge and religious consciousness.
"The main significance of Ramadan lectures is to increase knowledge, consciousness of Allah (Taqwā), and correct worship during the blessed month. Through lectures, Muslims learn the rulings of fasting, purification of the heart, and righteous conduct.
Allah says: “Ask the people of knowledge if you do not know.” (Qur’an 16:43) Attending Ramadan lectures is not obligatory (farḍ), but it is highly recommended (mustaḥabb) because seeking beneficial knowledge is an act of worship that perfects one’s fasting," he said.
Alaafin moves into ancient palace
Legit.ng previously reported that the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade’s newly renovated ancient palace at Oke Afin area of Oyo town became a topic of debate after pictures emerged online.
On Tuesday, January 20, the Alaafin moved to the ancient palace in Oyo town, nine months after his installation.
According to reports, the new palace included the artistic patterns and imprints of the ancient Oyo art, as almost all the houses had courtyards. Each of the courtyards is surrounded by rooms that open into the courtyard.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
