The palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in all its grandeur, was the place to be yesterday, and would you know why?
His royal majesty was welcoming his wife Olori Ashley Ogunwusi and their son, Prince Ademakinwa, to the palace in the ancient city of Ife, Osun State.
The Eagle reports that the birth of Prince Ademakinwa on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Princess Royal Hospital in London, United Kingdom, brought cheer and celebration to the palace and beyond.
It was not a surprise therefore when the Ooni took to his official Instagram page to announce the bundle of blessing.
He had also expressed gratitude to God for blessing the royal household with the Crown Prince.
“…Hearty congratulations to the entire House of Oduduwa and Olori Folashade, who today birthed a Prince from the mother side of Ooni Adagba Royal Compound of Lafogido Ruling House and father side of Ooni Agbedegbede Royal Compound of Giesi Ruling house combined to the Royal throne of Oduduwa”, the royal couple had said while announcing the child’s arrival on an Instagram post.
“Even though the enemies tried in our relationship for about a decade, but Olodumare has remained faithful in our lives. Last year was a little dark as our set of twins gained their wings at 14 weeks, but Olodumare remained faithful, he said What you need is a son to carry your forbears linage, a double CROWN PRINCE, now he has blessed us with our gorgeous son, who is not just only a prince of the source, but our CROWN PRINCE from both sides of his parents”, they had added.
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Yesterday therefore, the Ooni of Ife’s palace was the place to be. On hand were palace aides, traditional custodians, friends and associated.
They were all on ground to witness the new born’s homecoming , amidst raditional rites and cultural displays.
Palace drummers, chanters, and dancers were at their best, providing excitement and cheer befitting such a grand event.
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