In essence, the Alaafin epitomizes Ali Mazrui's thesis of the triple heritage. The question, however, is this: how has the monarch utilized his "ecumenical" worldview to bring about confraternity among his people who are still divided along the religious line? Just curious!
MOA
On Monday, October 25, 2021, 07:08:08 AM GMT+1, OLAYINKA AGBETUYI <yagbetuyi@hotmail.com> wrote:
I am a Christian, I am Babaláwo and an Alhaji declared His Majesty, the Aláàfin of Òyó Oba Adéyemí III today while answering questions on the Toyin Falola Interviews.
Oba Adeyemi traced the influence of Christianity on his education right from the early stages to his adult life.
Ikú Bàbá Yèyé narrated how while maintaining his faith as a Muslim, he participated in the choir in the palace of the Aláké of Ègbá land.
His Majesty said the tenets of all the religions have helped to shape his life and to build a stronger character, and advocated for a mutual coexistence of all the religious faiths in the Nigeria.
OAA
End the travesty of democracy in Nigeria. Vote for majority rule at the centre come 2023.
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