Fuji musician, Saheed Osupa, has weighed in on the face-off between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja.
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja and Alafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade
The monarchs were recently involved in a mild drama at the 2026 Inter-Faith Gathering held at the Secretariat’s Grand Space in Ibadan.
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At the event, Oba Owoade was conspicuously snubbed by the Olubadan after the Alaafin extended his hand in greeting. The gesture, however, was not reciprocated. The Olubadan subsequently greeted Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and other dignitaries before proceeding to his seat.
Reacting to the incident, Osupa expressed displeasure over the development, questioning what he described as a breach of traditional hierarchy.
In a statement signed by King Dr. Saheed Osupa and monitored by The Octopus News on Facebook, the self-styled philosopher wrote:
“I honestly don’t understand how a Baálẹ̀ suddenly starts calling himself an Oba. How exactly did people expect the Alaafin to greet the Olubadan if not by extending a hand?
“This whole drama is just arrogance dressed as argument — people trying to prove relevance by disrespecting a superior stool. That’s the real issue here.
“Oyo stands firmly on history, structure, and legacy. What others rely on is propaganda and selective storytelling. If anyone wants to associate with Oyo’s glory, there are respectful and proper ways to do it.
“There is no competition here and no comparison. Alaafin and Olubadan is like Real Madrid versus a lower-table club — the gap is obvious. I don’t know when traditional supremacy started being measured by age or former political influence. Nostalgia and recycled titles do not define traditional authority.
“Let’s return to history: between the Alaafin and the Olubadan, who has the greater influence and contribution to the Yoruba race? Between Oyo and Ibadan, who has the richer cultural heritage?
“Alaafin kì í ṣe Alaafin Oyo nìkan ṣoṣo — Alaafin jẹ́ àṣẹ ìtàn,” Osupa’s statement concluded.
The statement has since generated reactions across social media platforms, with many Nigerians sharing differing opinions on the long-standing traditional hierarchy between Oyo and Ibadan.
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