Jayin

Jayin was a unpopular Alaafin of the Oyo Empire, who was ordered to commit suicide by the Oyo Mesi after having killed his own son.

Jayin was the son of Oba Kanran. Like his father, Jayin was reportedly an unpopular ruler. He was considered to be an effeminate and dissolute prince prior to his accession to the throne. As king of Oyo, his harem was usually filled with varied sort of characters. However, it was his son who carried the hopes and aspirations of the people during his reign, in the process triggering jealousy from the King.

Jayin allegedly poisoned his son, Prince Olusi.

The throne then passed to Olusi's young son, Ayibi.