Oluaso

Oluaso was an Oyo king known for his handsome and strong physique. Legends of his reign describe it as one of peace, longevity and love. He built numerous palaces in the empire and also had numerous wives and children.

References

Samuel Johnson, Obadiah Johnson. The History of the Yorubas, From the Earliest of Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate. p 158

Alaafins of the Oyo Empire and the Oyo traditional throne

Oyo Empire	Oranyan Ajaka Shango Ajaka (restored) Aganju Kori Oluaso Onigbogi Ofirin Eguguojo Orompoto Abipa Obalokun Oluodo Ajagbo Odarawu Kanran Jayin Ayibi Osiyago Ojigi Gberu Amuniwaiye Onisile Labisi Awonbioju Agboluaje Majeogbe (1754–70) Abiodun (1770–89) Awole Arogangan (1789–96) Adebo (1796–97) Makua (1797) vacant (1797–02) Majotu (1802–30) Amodo (1830–33) Oluewu (1833–35) Atiba Atobatele (1837–59) Adelu (1859–75) Adeyemi I Alowolodu (1876–88)

Under British rule	Adeyemi I Alowolodu (1888–1905) Lawani Agogoja (1905–11) Siyanbola Onikepe Oladigbolu I (1911–44) regency (1944–45) Adeyemi II Adeniran (1945–55) regency (1955–56) Bello Gbadegesin Oladigbolu II (1956–60)

Under Nigerian rule	Bello Gbadegesin Oladigbolu II (1960–68) vacant (1968–70) Lamidi Adeyemi III (1970–present)

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