Olubadan-elect, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has said he never expected to ascend the throne so soon, admitting he thought the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, would reign for at least five to ten years. Speaking on Monday at his Bodija residence in Ibadan, where he was received by family members, Baales, associates, and well-wishers,…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, joined his ancestors on Monday, July 7. He was 90. Olakulehin passed away exactly one year after he ascended the throne. The demise of Oba Olakulehin is coming barely two days after celebrating his 90th birthday. Here are 13 things to know about late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors. The monarch who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending a year on the throne. The demise of Oba Olakulehin, born July 5, 1935, is coming barely two days after celebrating his 90th…
The Oyo State Government has dismissed widespread rumours suggesting the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, urging the public to disregard the misinformation. Dr Wasiu Ajani Olatunbosun, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Oyo State, confirmed this on Monday that the revered monarch is alive and in good health. “I just…