Basorun Gaa is, without a doubt, one of the most controversial and notable powerful figures in the history of Oyo-Ile (Old Oyo Empire).
As a Basorun (Also called Gaha), the way he made and unmade Alaafin (emperors) of the Old Oyo empire points out the fact that Yorùbá’s system of government was perfect and gave room for check and balancing. As powerful as the Alaafin is, the Oyomesi (Kingmakers) presided over by the Basorun (Prime Minister) can keep him in check.
I’m sure this Yoruba saying is coming to your mind right now: “b’ó ba l’áyà ko sè’kà, b’ó rántí ikú gáà ko sòótó” which translates: “If you are audacious in doing evil continue, but if you remember Gaa's death, adhere to the truth”
Basorun Gaa was the son of Basorun Yamba, a well-loved and respected Basorun of Oyo-Ile.
Basorun Gaa, the chancellor of the empire and president of the seven Oyo Mesi (Kingmakers), his power and influence were immeasurably greater than those of the remaining six Oyo Mesi put together.
in the Movie About House of Gaa, A Basorun’s power is absolute. If the Alaafin is ultra-tyrannical and withal unconstitutional hence unacceptable to the nation it is the Basorun’s prerogative as the mouth-piece of the people to move his rejection as a king in which case the Alaafin has no alternative but to take poison and die.
Basorun Gaa harnessed this power and became the most feared man of his time. He was fearless, powerful, and brave to the terror of all including some Kings he made and unmade.
The potent spiritual charm he possesses was like no other; It was said that he had the power to transform into any animal he wished. He was feared to the extent that he became more authoritative than the Alaafin who made him the Bashorun. No one was bold enough to question him or put his tyranny to check.
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