VIDEO: Alaafin gets flamboyant cultural reception in Australia

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has been treated to a colourful reception in Australia, where members of the Yoruba community gathered to celebrate his arrival.

A video from the event captured a lively gathering, with cultural displays and expressions of excitement as the monarch was received.

Oba Owoade is visiting Australia to attend the 30th anniversary celebration of the Yoruba Heritage and Cultural Association Victoria (YHCAV) scheduled for November 7, 2026.

The event marks three decades of the association's activities in promoting Yoruba culture, identity and traditions among Nigerians and other communities in Victoria.