Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III Biography, Age, Career and Death
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Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III was a Nigerian monarch and Alaafin of Oyo. He succeeded Alaafin Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II in 1970. Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III was born on 15 October 1938 to the royal family of Oba Adeniran Adeyemi II and Ibironke.
Alaafin of Oyo Profile
Name |
Alaafin of Oyo |
Real Name |
Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III |
Date of Birth |
15 October 1938 |
Age |
83 years (2022) |
Occupation |
Monarch |
Known for |
Alaafin of Oyo |
State of Origin |
Oyo state |
Nationality |
Nigeria |
Tribe |
Yoruba |
Religion |
Muslim |
Net Worth |
$5 million |
Death |
April 22, 2022 |
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Career
Prior to becoming the Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III was a boxer.
Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III was crowned the Alaafin of Oyo on November 18, 1970 during the administration of Colonel Robert Adeyinka Adebayo.
He was among General Murtala Ramat Muhammed entourage to the hajj in 1975 and the chancellor of Uthman dan Fodiyo University in Sokoto from 1980 to 1992.
In 1990, Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III was appointed the Amir-ul-Hajj in recognition of his commitment to the consolidation of Islam in Nigeria
He was the Permanent Chairman of the Council of Obas and Chiefs in Oyo State till 201.
Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III was appointed the chancellor of University of Maiduguri by President Buhari in 2021.
Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III was the longest serving Alaafin of Oyo. He reigned for 51 years.
Personal Life
Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III had 18 wives. The most senior wife of Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III was Ayaba Abibat Adeyemi. Other wives of Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III were Ayaba Rahmat Adedayo Adeyemi, Ayaba Mujidat Adeyemi, Ayaba Rukayat Adeyemi, Ayaba Folashade Adeyemi, Ayaba Badirat Ajoke Adeyemi, Ayaba Memunat Omowunmi Adeyemi, Ayaba Omobolanle Adeyemi, Ayaba Moji Adeyemi, Ayaba Anuoluwapo Adeyemi, and Ayaba Damilola Adeyemi.
Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III Net Worth
Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III Net Worth is estimated to be $5 million.
Death
Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III died on 22 April 2022 in Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti in Ekiti State. He was 83 years old.