Ooni of Ife Recalls How He Was Mocked for Not Having a Queen, Sings Gospel Songs at 50th B’day Party

• Fun videos from Ooni of Ife Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s 50th birthday party have emerged on social media
• In one of the clips, the Ooni of Ife recalled how he was mocked by many when he had no queen in his palace
• Showing appreciation to the creator, Ooni of Ife sang gospel songs in Yoruba, stirring reactions from social media users

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, marked his 50th birthday with a grand party attended by prominent figures in the country, including Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi of Ikate kingdom.

In one of the videos from the party, the Ooni, who made headlines for honouring the first lady Remi Tinubu with a golden statue, got emotional as he recounted how many ridiculed him when he celebrated one of his birthdays without a queen.

Video from Ooni of Ife’s 50th birthday party.
Credit: ooniadimulaifeSource: Instagram

However, things have changed, as his palace is now filled with queens.

“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,” the Ooni said in Yoruba.

The traditional ruler went on to express gratitude to God with two gospel songs, one about Jesus, as the guests sang along with him.

Watch video as Ooni of Ife sings gospel songs at his birthday party below:

Reactions as Ooni sings gospel songs

TheTalk.NG gathered some of the comments, read them below:

yemisikunlipe:

“Queen Naomi, you do this one? The pain no gree go.”

hollad91:

“A king that knows God, Kabiesi o.”

favouredtee:

“The breakfast was served to this king on a platter of gold. Queen Naomi why na.”

james.jay.jay:

“I love him cause he praises God at any given time. When it comes to Govt, he keeps telling the masses to be patient.Till when sir? Is it untill the masses d!e of.”

Ooni names new prince

Meanwhile, TheTalk.NG reported that the Ooni of Ife and one of his queens, Olori Ashley Folashade, have named their newborn prince.

On Ooni’s official Instagram page, a video from the child’s extravagant naming ceremony was posted, with the prince’s names being announced in the audio.

Some of the names listed are Adebiyi, Foladade and Adewale, among others.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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