Prince of Oyo, Descendant of Sango, Sends Brazilian Social Media Into Frenzy as Women Declare “We Want to Marry Him”

The prince of Oyo, who is also a descendant of Sango, the Yoruba deity of thunder and lightning, has become an unexpected social media sensation in Brazil. Women across the country are openly declaring their admiration for him, with many saying they want to marry him.

The Prince, who is part of the royal delegation to Brazil for the UNESCO event recognising Oyo as a Yoruba World Heritage Site, has been met with an outpouring of affection from Afro-Brazilian women. Viral posts and videos from Salvador da Bahia show women calling him “very handsome,” “a king returned home,” and expressing their desire to have him for themselves.

One X user posted a photo of the Prince with the caption: “Porra simplesmente o príncipe de Oyo, descendente de Sangô” (Damn, simply the prince of Oyo, descendant of Shango). The post has since gone viral, attracting thousands of reactions, with many women echoing the sentiment and expressing their admiration.

The enthusiasm has turned the Prince’s diplomatic visit into a social media frenzy, with many Afro-Brazilian women seeing him as a living connection to their Yoruba ancestry. The reaction highlights the deep spiritual and cultural bond that still exists between Yorubaland and Brazil, where Yoruba traditions remain a vibrant part of the culture.

The royal delegation, led by the Alaafin of Oyo, is in Brazil to reconnect Yorubaland with millions of Afro-Brazilian descendants. The event also highlights the enduring influence of Yoruba culture in Brazil, carried in the language, religion, music, and traditions of the people.

The social media frenzy continues as the delegation engages with Brazilian authorities and cultural institutions.