A new video of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem recently surfaced online and by extension sparked controversy among online users.
The clip making the rounds online shows the moment a chanter was seen hailing Alaafin of Oyo at the 2025 West African Economic Summit.
The clip making the rounds online shows the moment two powerful kings, Alaafin of Oyo and Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II makes grand entrance at the prestigious event in Ibadan.
However, the moment Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, and his wife made their entrance at the Summit, got many people talking on social media.
While the Alaafin of Oyo was about to sit down, the chanter was seen showering encomiums on the king.
Further, what the chanter was saying while hailing the king sparks curiosity online as many accused him of using fowl words on Alaafin of Oyo.
The chanter was clearly heard saying, “Omo ofo, omo arun”, which is insulting in the Yoruba Language.
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