The Alake of Abeokuta, Sir Ladapo Ademola, the Alake (King) of Abeokuta, is one of the most glorious Yoruba Obas. But his glory does not derive from the possession of 89 crowns – a fantastic number even for the Queen of England – that are stuffed in his sitting-room.
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Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Nigeria edition 539 Description: The Alake of Abeokuta, Sir Ladapo Ademola, the Alake (King) of Abeokuta, is one of the most glorious Yoruba Obas. But his glory does not derive from the possession of 89 crowns – a fantastic number even for the Queen of England – that are stuffed in his sitting-room. Country: Nigeria Date Created: 03-1959 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Matthew Faji / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: