HERITAGE & TRADITION
Yoruba Culture & Traditional Titles
Pursuant to Article 13 Section 4 & 5 of the YOSU Constitution, traditional titles are purely ceremonial and honorary in nature.
Oba
Royal Monarchial figure and traditional custodian of Yoruba culture within the student body.
Bashorun
Prime Minister and Chief Senior Cultural Ambassador.
Bobagunwa
Royal adviser on heritage affairs and traditional protocol.
Afobaje
Head of kingmakers and ceremonial installations.
Otun & Osi
Senior royal lieutenants supporting traditional governance.
Iyalode
Supreme leader of female students and cultural matriarch.
Olori I & Olori II
Queen presiders over cultural ceremonies.