The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has died.

The Royal blood recently gave up at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, and Nigerians have been reacting.

Alaafin Adeyemi was born Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi on October 15, 1938 into the Alowolodu Royal House of the famous Oyo town. He was crowned on November 18, 1970, succeeding Oba Gbadegesin Ladigbolu I. He was known popularly as Iku Baba Yeye.

He is survived by many wives and children.

R.I.P.