ðə lˌɛɾɚwˈʌnˈiːsˈiːdˈiːbɑːlˈɑː ɪz ˈɔfən dˈɛzɪɡnˌeɪɾᵻd æz ðɪ ˌɔːɾəmˈæɾɪk ɹˈiːdʒənt ɔnðə dᵻmˈaɪz ʌv ˌɛni ɹˈeɪnɪŋ kˈɪŋ ɔːɹ pˈæɹəmˌaʊnt kˈɪŋ.
The Ọbaálá is often designated as the automatic regent on the demise of any reigning king or paramount king.