Oyo State, Southwest of Nigeria derives its name from the ancient Oyo Kingdom. Today, Oyo town is a major city in the State. Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III is the paramount ruler of Oyoland. The revered ruler attained the age of 81 recently. The occasion called for celebrations and he was so honoured.

His Royal Majesty was the crowd puller and cynosure of all eyes at the ceremonial ground in Oyo town on the occasion of his 81st Birthday. Watch out for a video of the Alaafin’s dance steps to the traditional palace music.