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The Bashorun (also Basorun, Osorun or Iba Osorun) was the second highest title in the Oyo Empire, following the Alaafin, the king. The Bashorun was the leader of the 7 person council of Oyo called the Oyo Mesi and his position was essentially that of a Prime Minister or Chancellor, which he is often refered to as. In times without an Alaafin, the Bashorun would rule as regent. It was his duty to protect the unwritten constitution and countering the Alaafin when he becomes unfit to rule, either through disability or by becoming tyrannical. They are also known as "the king maker" because they play the biggest role in chosing the next Alaafin. The Bashorun intern is appointed by the Alaafin, it was custom for the Bashorun to be a descendant of a former Bashorun which has lead to various dynasties forming throughout the existence of the title. The office greatly lost significance after a Bashorun, Gáà, overthew the Alaafin in 1754.

References

1. ^ ohnson, Samuel (August 2011). The history of the Yorubas : from the earliest times to the beginning of the British Protectorate. ISBN 0948390891. OCLC 989713421.
2. ^ Ogundiran, Akinwumi (2020). The Yorùbá: a new history. Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press. p. 359. ISBN 978-0-253-05150-9.
3. ^ Akintoye, Stephen Adebanji (2010). A History of the Yoruba People. Chicago: Amalion. pp. 261–280. ISBN 978-2-35926-005-2.
4. "Alaafin of Oyo: Wo Alàáfin 43 tó jẹ́ láti ìgbà ìwásẹ̀ ṣáajú Lamide Adeyemi tó ṣẹ̀ṣẹ̀ wàjà". BBC News Yorùbá (in Yoruba). 2022-04-24. Retrieved 2025-01-16.

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