The Olubadan Oba Akinloye Olakulehin burial will take place today in Ibadan, preceded by a funeral service at the Cathedral of Saint Peters, Aremo. The late monarch, who passed away on July 7 at 90

Olubadan Oba Akinloye Olakulehin burial will take place today in Ibadan, marking the end of a week-long celebration of the late monarch’s life and reign.

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The 43rd Olubadan, who died on July 7 at age 90—just five days shy of his first coronation anniversary—will be laid to rest following a funeral service at the Cathedral of Saint Peters, Aremo.

Events began Monday with preliminaries of a table tennis tournament, followed by football and table tennis finals midweek, and a service of songs at the Olubadan Palace on Thursday.

In his honour, the Olakulehin Royal Family will present a book, How Not to Be a King, at the University of Ibadan’s International Conference Centre. The book, originally planned for his birthday, chronicles his life and leadership.

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Governor Seyi Makinde and dignitaries from across Oyo State are expected to attend the post-funeral reception and book launch.