Seyi Tinubu Okanlomo of yoruba land.webp
The Digest:

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has been formally installed as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland, a traditional title conferred by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I. The ceremony, held at the Alaafin’s Palace in Oyo Town on Sunday, was praised by political leaders as a recognition of leadership and community service, but it also sparked widespread public debate over the influence of wealth and political connections in acquiring honors.

Key Points:
  • The title was presented by the Alaafin of Oyo in a vibrant palace ceremony
  • Oyo State House Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin called it a “call to service”, reflecting Yoruba values
  • Critics on social media questioned the sincerity, calling it a “purchased” honor
  • Many comments mocked the title, comparing it to easily acquired awards in Nigeria
  • The event followed Seyi Tinubu’s recent closed-door meeting with actress Fathia Balogun Williams
  • Supporters viewed it as a deserved milestone, highlighting youth engagement and philanthropy
  • Detractors framed it as another example of elite privilege in a divided society
  • The installation reinforces Seyi Tinubu’s growing public and traditional influence
In a culture where titles carry deep historical weight, this conferment has become another storm, celebrated by some as tradition in motion, and questioned by others as a symbol of a system where access, not merit, often opens the most revered doors.

Sources: The Nation, PM News