Nigerians React To Viral Video of Alaafin Of Oyo Refusing To Stand Up To Greet The Ooni Of Ife At An Event

A video has shown the moment the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, met at an event organised by the First Lady, Sen Remi Tinubu, in Ibadan on Tuesday, April 29.

The video showed the Ooni arriving at the hall of the event. He then went up the podium to exchange pleasantries with royal fathers like the Soun of Ogbomosho who stood up to shake hands with him. Another monarch who was seated beside the Soun also stood up to shake hands with the Ooni.

However, the Alaafin of Oyo who was seated with them did not stand up but rather sat down and stretched out his hand for a handshake with the Ooni of Ife.

See Video Below;

Supremacy tussle? Watch the moment Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, refused to stand up to greet Ooni of Ife, HIM Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, at an event organised by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in Ibadan yesterday. pic.twitter.com/jpgVQZeSbO

— Oyo Affairs (@Oyoaffairs) April 30, 2025

While this did not matter to some, others argue that it depicts a supremacy battle between the two monarchs.

While some argue that the Alaafin should have stood up since the Ooni was also standing, others argue that the Alaafin cannot stand up to greet anybody.

See reactions below;