The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, dazzled crowds with energetic dance moves during the Olojo Festival 2026 in Ile-IfeThe royal procession featured a brass band, costumed performers, and an electrifying carnival atmosphere that got the crowd goingA video of the moment is circulating online, leaving fans gush…
Apala music legend Musiliu Haruna Ishola made a bold public request to the Ooni of Ife during the 2026 Olojo FestivalThe veteran musician explained that the jeep the Ooni gifted him six years ago had aged, prompting him to appeal for a replacementThe Ooni's reaction to the request has since gone viral, drawing widespre…
…the young Nigerian man's role at the festival was to prevent rain from falling until the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, had safely returned to his palace. Footage circulating online showed the man rhythmically waving a staff while chanting as crowds gathered outside beneath heavy, overcast skies.A young man was seen…
…to see that. This includes the old girls association, Osun State government and the Ooni of Ife.” In her remarks, the school principal, Mrs Akinremi Iyabo, lauded the Nigeria Customs Service for the initiative and assured that the facilities would be properly maintained. PUNCH Online reports that operatives of the Nige…
…The Ife-East unit, situated in a politically significant location near the seat of the Ooni of Ife, drew attention due to its association with the incumbent deputy governor.The APC, which controls the federal government, trailed Accord by 128 votes at the unit, a margin that party faithful at the scene found difficult…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has officially unveiled the names of his newborn daughter at a colourful traditional naming ceremony held at the ancient Emese Court within the Ooni’s Palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State. According to PM News, the ceremony, held on Sunday evening, came exactly one week after t…
…including the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Gbadebo Adedotun; the Oniru of Iru Kingdom and the Ooni of Ife. Their guidance has also influenced my leadership style. Tell us about your journey through military training? I joined the Nigerian Military School at a very young age, around 12 years old. That experience defined my li…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Thursday praised Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo for what he described as his humble and people-centred approach to governance. According to a statement by Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele, the monarch spoke when the Edo governor, accompan…
The palace of the Ooni of Ife has denied claims by actor, James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, that he was conferred with a chieftaincy title by the monarch. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the Ooni's spokeperson, Moses Olafare, said he was aware that the actor received a car from the monarch but knew…
…Electoral Commissioner for Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola has appealed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi for continued support, prayers and royal blessings ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for August 15, 2026. Babalola made the appeal during a visit to the traditional ruler in…