- The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, celebrated his golden jubilee on October 17 with a grand party.
- The event was attended by notable figures, including Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom, emphasizing its significance.
- The Ooni reflected on past birthdays, recalling a time when he celebrated without a queen and the mockery he faced, contrasting it with his present situation where he is surrounded by queens.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, expressed profound gratitude as he celebrated his 50th birthday today, October 17.
The lavish party organized for this significant milestone was attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom.
In a moment during the ceremony, the Ooni shared heartfelt reflections on his past, recalling a time when he celebrated a birthday alone, without a queen by his side.
“I have celebrated a birthday as king without a queen. I was alone, but I thanked God for today. Many mocked me, saying that a king without a queen commands no respect. Now, look at me; there are queens all around the palace,” he said in Yoruba.
To further commemorate the occasion, the traditional ruler led guests in singing two gospel songs.
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In similar news, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has shared his personal story of what he went through after his marriage to Queen Naomi ended.
He reflected on his past experience of going through a divorce, which led to public mockery and ridicule.
According to him, many people questioned his status as a king without a queen, and he felt the weight of their judgment.
Ooni stated that In his moment of solitude, he turned to his faith and sought guidance from God.
He questioned his actions and wondered if he had offended anyone, as he believed he had always acted with kindness and integrity.
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