The Olowu of Kuta Kingdom, Ọba Adekunle Makama Oyelude, has emphasized the need for unity among traditional rulers in Nigeria, noting that disunity within the traditional institution undermines efforts to promote culture and heritage.
Ọba Oyelude made this call on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, while receiving the leadership of Ọmọ Yorùbá Àtàtà Socio-cultural Initiative (ỌYÀSI) during a courtesy visit to his palace in Kuta, Osun State.
The delegation was led by the organisation’s Chairman, Ọlawale Ajao.
The highly respected monarch, who serves as the Vice Chairman of the Osun State Council of Obas and Chairman of the Supreme Council of Owu Obas and Chiefs, decried the lack of cohesion among some traditional rulers. He stated:
“We cannot achieve meaningful results in promoting our culture if the traditional institution is divided or if monarchs are entangled in internal rivalries. Culture thrives best in harmony.”
Ọba Oyelude encouraged cultural organisations like ỌYÀSI to deepen engagement with monarchs, especially in the Southwest, to foster a united front for the renaissance of African culture.
He also urged traditional rulers to diligently uphold their heritage, warning that the absence of cultural identity in the life of a king amounts to cultural suicide.
