PHOTOS: 82-year-old monarch, Alaafin of Oyo marries new wife

Sade AdewaleMarch 11, 2021

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The 82 years old monarch, the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has married a new wife from the east identified as Olori Chioma.

The new queen, Olori Chioma Adeyemi, is now the monarch’s thirteenth wife.

Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, stepped out with his young queen, making their first public appearance together at the installation of real estate mogul, Tomori Williams, as the Aare Onikoyi of Yorubaland.

According to a Twitter account, @OyoNews1, rumours suggest the new queen was married into the royal family in 2020.

“During the ceremony, K1d ultimate mentioned Olori Chioma Adeyemi while singing praises of the monarch’s wives.

Though many are not sure when Kabiyesi married Olori Chioma Adeyemi, but rumours have it that it was last year,” their post reads.

See post below:

Have you seen The paramount king of Yorubaland, Alaafin Oba Adeyemi III 's new wife?

Her name is Chioma and she is perhaps, the first Eastern girl that would join the train of Queens in the Oba's Palace. pic.twitter.com/9EE5t5I0TP
— OyoNews (@OyoNews1) March 11, 2021

Meanwhile a month ago, a video surfaced online in which the Alaafin was seen dancing with a young lady who doesn’t hold back on showing off her skills.

Interestingly, the 82-year-old was up for the challenge as he brought his A-game to the make-do outdoor dance floor.

Only a few weeks before, the Oba celebrated his 50th year on the throne of his forefathers.

The monarch stated in a post on Instagram that ascending the throne was a dream come true for him and noted that God and posterity have been favourable to Oyo since he became king.

Noting how hard it was to get to the point Oyo is at today, Oba Lamidi thanked his people on behalf of himself and his family for their unflinching support.