High Chief Yussuf Ayoola

Ten contestants for the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo were said to have been shortlisted by the Oyo Mesi, who are the kingmakers in the town. The Head of the Oyo Mesi, who is also the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yussuf Ayoola, said this on…

The Head of Oyo Princes (Baba Iyaji of Oyo), Chief Mukaila Afonja, has submitted the names of 86 contestants for the vacant stool of the Alaafin of Oyo to the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yussuf Ayoola who doubles as the regent of the…