AfriWetu S2E3 - Alaafin Orompoto (Legends)

Hello Listeners! It’s S2 Episode 3! Thank you for tuning in! Welcome to the Legend of Alaafin OROMPOTO, Warrior Queen of the mighty Oyo Empire! A huge Thank You to Lolem, my Guest Narrator, with whom recording was soooo much fun and really inspired for this Women's Month, how better to celebrate it than with a sister from another mother with a story of such a FIRECE and formidable woman. ASANTE LOLEM!!!! This version is sourced from the links shared - Orompoto – The First Female/Transgender Alaafin Of Oyo https://ekohotblog.com/2020/12/10/orompoto-the-first-female-transgender-alaafin-of-oyo/ By Oluwadamilola Adedeji. Denzer, L. (1994). Yoruba Women: A Historiographical Study. The International Journal of African Historical Studies, 27(1), 1-39. doi:10.2307/220968 - PAGES 7 to 13 Huge thank you to Lee Kanyottu - who makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios. Until next time,  Mubarikiwe. Music Credits: 1. Yoruba Folk Dance and Music. 2. Traditional African Nigerian Music of the Yoruba Tribe 3. Ejaspapa Gnonlonfoun ,Agbéhoun, Gangan, Yoruba Talking Drums 4. Epic African Music Chillout vocals 5. Afro Percussions Full album