Atiba Atobatele
Atiba Atobatele | |
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| Born | Alaafin Atiba Atobatele Gudugbu, Oyo Empire |
| Died | c. 1858 |
| Known for | King of the Oyo Empire |
| Parent(s) | King Abiodun, Eni-olufan |
Alaafin Atiba Atobatele was a king of the Oyo Empire. He was the son of King Abiodun of Oyo, and Eni-olufan from Akeitan.
Growing up, he was involved in thievery and kidnapping before relocating to the town of Ago and raising a private army. After the death of King Oluewu of Oyo, Atobatele was chosen to rebuild the kingdom and became the Alaafin of Oyo. He formed alliances with powerful war chiefs and implemented social reforms, including the abolition of the tradition of the crown prince having to die with a deceased king. Atobatele died at an old age after celebrating the Bebe Festival, and his son Adelu succeeded him.