......The "ALAAFIN" is elected from among many eligible members of the Royal Family by a Powerful Society of Yoruba Noblemen know as the "Oyo Mesi," the seven principal councilors of state. There have been 43 "Alaafin," all drawn from the Same Dynasty which has ruled The Yoruba for over 2,000 years. Before he is crowned "OBA," The "Alaafin-elect" must become a Priest, usually a Priest of "SANGO," the Deified "Fourth King of The Yoruba," and "Third Alaafin of OYO," who is worshipped as "The THUNDERGOD." The "Alaafin" has as much Spiritual as well as purely Political work to perform being at...