Oba Balogun assumed the throne on March 11, 2022, serving for a brief two-year period as the monarch of the historic Nigerian city.
His Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, confirmed the monarch's demise in a statement on Thursday, expressing, "The passing of Oba Dr. Balogun marks the end of an era for Ibadanland, leaving behind a profound void in its rich history and heritage."