Orompoto – The First Female/Transgender Alaafin of Oyo

Orompoto – The First Female/Transgender Alaafin of Oyo
The story of Orompoto stands out in History because of the patriarchal nature of the Nigerian society. It is generally believed that the seat of a King belong to the male folks. It is often unusual to hear of female rulers in Nigeria especially in a State like Oyo. There are traditional laws that bar women from holding such positions in their local communities.

However, against all odds, Orompoto became the first and only female Alaafin of Oyo. Orompoto achieved this feat even when the mist of partriachy was thick and easy to touch….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>

Written by Yan Nigeria

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