The AOYAD Royal Gallery
A curated collection of art, photographs, and visual stories — celebrating Yoruba royalty, festivals, and community life. “A picture speaks a thousand words.”
“Through our gallery, we preserve and share the Yoruba royal story for generations to come.”
Explore Our Heritage
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Royal Portraits
Depictions of Obas, Chiefs, and royal lineage in formal portraiture.
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Cultural Events
Images and videos from festivals, ceremonies and royal processions.
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Community Engagement
Photographs of youth programs, women’s initiatives, and outreach.
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Heritage Art
Artwork inspired by Yoruba myths, symbols and craft traditions.
Featured Photos & Gallery Album
HRM. Oba Adekpadawale Kiffouli
— AOYAD Royal Council
President.
HRM. Oba Dr Saheed Smith Onile-ere
— Secretary- General
AOYAD Royal Council
HRM.Oba Dr. AbdulKabir Adebowale Yekini — Treasurer.
AOYAD Royal Council
HRM Oba Adeshola Joseph ( Alana )
HRM Oba haruna akerekoro (onimase of Mase kingdom)
HRM Oba Edoun Salmon Awelede 2 Oba of ( Ohori ijeh kingdom)
HRM Oba Camille eleshi adekiwootebole ( oromiyan onipobe ipobe kingdom)
HRM Oba Olojede agbadewolu
Olu of Ologo kingdom
HRM Oba onita
of Ita suba kingdom
HRM Oba Azeez adeshola akinpelu.
Oja of ago shasha
HRM OBA EKUNDAYO
DAMON STRICKLAND
HRM. OBA BAMIDELE SAQIQ ADEROUNMU.
ILUFEMILOYE 1 OF FRANCE
HRM OBA ADEYINKA
(DASO ORISUNMIBARE 1 OF NETHERLANDS)
HRM OBA SULAIMAN LAWANI
FIWAGBADE OF GERMANY.
HRM Oba
Adekiloumon Amouse Aboudou Ganihou M
Alajohoun Of Ajohoun Kingdom Benin Republic.
See Gallery Categories
Submit Your Royal Photos
AOYAD Royal Council
Artist Name — Short Title
Short interview excerpt or biography. Highlight their contribution to Yoruba heritage, signature techniques, and why they were chosen as the featured artist.
Portfolio:
Gallery Categories
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Royal Portraits
Obas, chiefs and royal lineages in formal portraits and ceremonies.
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Festivals & Ceremonies
Processions, rituals and public festivals captured across regions.
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Community & Empowerment
Youth programs, women’s initiatives and community outreach photos.
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Royal Artifacts & Regalia
Crowns, scepters, beads and sacred items photographed in detail.
AOYAD — Preserving and sharing the visual heritage of the Yoruba people.
AOYAD Royal Council Conference.
https://aoyadroyalcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AOYAD-Royal-Council-Conference.mp4
OBAS
Culture and Heritage
ROYAL SECRETARIAT
