For the first time since 1835, the Adéyẹmí Dynasty of Ọ̀yọ́ celebrates an Olori who has attained the pinnacle of academia. The first Ayaba of the Aláàfìn to earn a Ph.D. What a glorious intersection of royalty and scholarship! The University of Ilorin, Nigeria, in conferring this honour, has not just produced a scholar, it has added a radiant jewel to the crown and sceptre of our cultural heritage.
Congratulations to the family of late Kabiyesi Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III as Ayaba Olabimpe Adeyemi, The first Ayaba of an Alaafin who is a Ph.D holder.