Houston Investor and one of the world’s leading offshore production experts, Dr. Babajide Agunbiade, FNSE, and wife, Entrepreneur Mrs. Funke Agunbiade, were recently conferred with the title of His Majesty Atobaase and Her Majesty Yeye Atobaase of Yorubaland in Oyo State, Nigeria. The event in Nigeria was attended by many eminent royals, including Emir of Kano and Oluwo of Iwo and other dignitaries and political leaders. The Atobaase title is one of the oldest chieftaincy titles in Yorubaland and one of only 14 titles that cover the whole of Yorubaland and is legally recognized by its government.

The coronation of Atobaase and his wife, which took place August 28th, 2021, amid pomp and pageantry, was performed by the supreme King in Yorubaland, the esteemed Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, Iku Baba Yeye. JP, CFR, LL D., in consultation with the Oyo Mesi council in recognition of Dr. Agunbiades professional accomplishment, scholarship, humanitarian enterprise, community development, and mentorship across Yorubaland and the honors he has brought Yoruba kingdom via his numerous achievements in his chosen profession and his impacts on many lives across the world.

The title conferred on Dr. Babajide Agunbiade is that of Atobaase of Yorubaland, which means “the one who is competent enough to be a king.” As a resident and community leader in Houston, TX, family, and friends of the Agunbiades’ will host a historic Chieftaincy Homecoming celebration in their honor at the Royal Oaks Country Club.

The coronation will be held on Friday, November 12th, 2021, at The Royal Oaks Country Club, 2910 Royal Oaks Club Dr., Houston, TX 77082, with Red Carpet arrivals starting at 6 pm and the affair starts at 7 pm.