The Oyomesi who was in charge of installing a new Alaafin was not willing to crown the Orompoto king. According to the Oyomesi, it was an abomination for a woman to rule over the empire. In order to disqualify her from ascending the throne, she was given an ultimatum of seven days to become a man so she can be fit for the throne. Immediately after this pronouncement, Orompoto started dressing like a man wearing Agbada and fila (cap).

On the seventh day, Orompoto unveiled her upper part and it was completely flat, no breasts! The Oyomesi were not impressed, they felt it was possible for a woman to have a flat chest. So she went on to remove her trouser and according to oral tradition, not only did the Oyomesi see a penis, a scrotum was seen dangling between her legs. Immediately, everyone dropped on their chest and chanted Kaabiyesi oooo – she was immediately enthroned the Alaafin of Oyo.

Orompotoniyun came to be popularly known as Ajiun, the custodian of the “vagina that kills evil plots.” Orompoto became Alaafin of Oyo and was reportedly masterfully skilled on horseback, and created a specialized order of cavalry officers within her army that were subject to the Eso Ikoyi. She was also considered a skillful warrior and distinguished herself at the battle of Illayi. She is said to have died in battle, one of the few Alaafins to have died in combat.

Story credit: Old Naija

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