Social media is buzzing with videos from the venue where Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, will be conferred with a significant Yoruba chieftaincy title. The young Tinubu is set to be installed as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade.
Venue Videos and Royal Audience Spark Conversations
Clips circulating online show the prepared venue in Oyo town, adorned for the ceremonial event. Another video captures a moment of interaction between Seyi Tinubu and the revered monarch, the Alaafin of Oyo, ahead of the installation. The scene is filled with traditional music and cheers from attendees, setting the stage for the significant occasion.
According to reports, the installation ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, December 21st. The event will not be solely for Seyi Tinubu. The Alaafin is also set to honour Senator Abdul'Aziz Yari, the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker representing Zamfara West, with the title of Obaloyin of Yorubaland.
A Wave of Royal Honours for the First Family
This development continues a recent trend of prestigious traditional recognitions for members of the Tinubu family. It comes just two weeks after the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, conferred the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, with the chieftaincy title of 'Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile-Oodua'.
The Ooni expressed his joy at honouring the First Lady, highlighting the event as a moment of national pride. This series of honours has placed the First Family firmly within the rich tapestry of Yoruba traditional institutions.
Mixed Reactions Trail the Upcoming Coronation
The emergence of the videos has ignited a spectrum of reactions from Nigerians on social media. While some have extended congratulations and seen it as a strategic learning curve, others have questioned the choices and the modern relevance of such titles.
Comments range from supportive notes like "Congratulations my name sake... Okanlomo 1" from user seyifunmi1787, to more critical views. User iamoluwagbemigaadigun questioned the selection, asking, "Out of all notable people across Yoruba land, na only seyi dis ragamuffin oba see to ordain?" Another user, ladex_qt23, humorously suggested, "we need this country documentary on Netflix abeg."
The event also comes amidst related news involving the Alaafin and Fuji music star KWAM 1, whose private conversation with the king recently fueled speculation about the musician's own royal aspirations.
Furthermore, this chieftaincy announcement follows recent clarifications by former presidential aide Reno Omokri, who defended Seyi Tinubu's presence in official delegations, dismissing earlier reports of an incident at the Vatican as propaganda.
As the date approaches, all eyes are on Oyo Town for the formal installation, which underscores the enduring interplay between contemporary Nigerian politics and deep-seated traditional customs.
