Platforms Africa digs out 5 unique facts about the reptile Alagba, meaning “elderly one,” was a tortoise that lived in the palace of Ogbomoso, Oyo State. She was believed to possess healing powers, attracting visitors from far and wide. VaDoma: The African Ostrich Tribe With Rare ‘Two-toed’ Population Cockroach Milk Four Times More Nutritious Than Cow’s Milk – Study The honored reptile was said to have been brought to the palace by the kingdom’s third monarch, Isan Okumoyede, who ruled from 1770 to 1797. Alagba passed away on October…
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