83-year-old Alaafin of Oyo workout photos

83-year-old Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has been spotted exercising in his palace in a bid to remain fit.

The Nigerian monarch is well known for his fitness routines.

Fresh photos making the round on Facebook show the monarch wearing a dark tracksuit and white cap while doing stretches and push-ups.

Alaafin Adeyemi III was born Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi on October 15, 1938 into the Alowolodu Royal House, and as a member of the House of Oranmiyan to Raji Adeniran Adeyemi (born 1871), who later became Alaafin in 1945, and Ibironke of Epo-Gingin, who died when he was young. His father is said to have had over 200 wives.