Efon-Alaaye[1] is a town in the Ekiti State of southwestern Nigeria, inhabited by the Yoruba people.

Efon Alaaye people are predominantly farmers, they grow cash crops like kolanuts, cocoa, and palm trees; they are also known to be a major producers of yam, rice, cassava, maize, and many fruits.

Obalufon Alaayemore installed his son Adudu Oranku to reign after him when he departed Efon Alaaye to go and ascend the throne in Ile Ife.

Obalufon Alayemore thereafter went and founded the kingdom of Efon Alaaye after vacating the Ile-Ife throne.

He was called back to Ile- Ife by the king makers to become the fifth Ooni after the death of Oranmiyan.