The Bashorun is the leader of the Oyo Mesi. He is the Prime Minister of the Oyo Empire and his responsibilities include:
1. To implement the decisions made by the Alaafin and the Oyo Mesi.
2. To represent the voice of the Oyo Mesi and the people.
3. To present, on behalf of the Oyo Mesi, the empty calabash, to the Alaafin as a representation of a vote of no confidence in the Alaafin When this is done, the Alaafin is either meant to commit ritual suicide or to go on exile.
There is an explanation video available below.
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