Abobaku in Yoruba means “someone that dies with the king”.

When the king dies the Abobaku has the honour of serving the king in the afterlife; and the position is a chieftaincy title to some family.

As you all know, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuwade’s burial is on hold because the Abobaku has absconded.

We might not know where the Abobaku is, but what we do know is that you do NOT want your being an Abobaku to be a surprise. No one likes that kind of surprise.

So, if you want to know if you’re an Abobaku, take this quiz to find out – you know, before the next king dies:

Now you know. Share with your friends, let them know too.