- Videos on the popular social networking site Facebook claimed Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, used a real human head to perform rituals
- Those circulating the claim insinuated that Ooni of Ife was seen performing the act during the 2025 Obatala festival in Ile-Ife, Osun state
- A fact-checking platform investigated the viral claim and came out with its verdict in a report on Friday, February 28
A video posted widely on social media in Nigeria claimed the Ooni of Ife used a real human head at the 2025 Obatala festival in Ile-Ife.
Photo credit: @OoniAdimulaIfeSource: TwitterOnly in Nigeria will a known traditional ruler will be publicly performing ritual with human head without being arrested, tried and imprisoned. I give up.Ooni of Ife’s video shows figurine, not human headWhat is Obatala festival?Traditionalists during Obatala festival 2024.
Photo credit: @olajuwon_scottSource: TwitterProbe concerning claim on Ooni, Obatala, and human head
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