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October 15, (THEWILL) – Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has finally married his fourth wife, Princess Ashley Adegoke, in a traditional wedding on Friday. This development is coming a few weeks after the monarch married his third wife, Tobi Philips, in a quiet traditional ceremony.
How many wives did Ooni of Ife have? ›
This report highlights the six Ooni wives that he married after divorcing Naomi.
Why did Ooni of Ife marry another wife? ›
Another reason why the Ooni might be marrying many wives is, it is against Yoruba culture for the Ooni of Ife to just have one wife. He can also divorce any woman he finds disrespectful. It is believed that one wife might become too proud and might even try to usurp authority from him.
Who did Ooni marry his sixth wife? ›
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, set a new record as he tied the knot for the sixth time on Monday morning at a private ceremony in Magodo Estate, Lagos. The Ooni made an Ijebu princess, Temitope Adesegun, his new bride.
Who is the first wife of Ooni? ›
Before he was crowned Ooni, he had married Adebukola Bombata in 2008. Ooni had a daughter, Adeola Aanuoluwapo Ogunwusi, in 1994 from his former wife, Omolara Olatunbosun. The marriage crashed over unresolved issues.
Who is Naomi Ogunwusi? ›
She was the Olori of Ile-Ife and the former wife of Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. Queen Naomi Ogunwusi was born on October 12, 1993 in Akure, Ondo state. Educational Background Queen Naomi Ogunwusi attended Omotola Nursery and Primary School […]
How old is Ooni's new wife? ›
Olori Opeoluwa Elizabeth Akinmuda is a 30-year-old medical doctor from Ondo State. She is said to be a devout Christian and a strong believer in traditional Yoruba culture. The Ooni's marriage to Olori Opeoluwa Elizabeth Akinmuda is his sixth marriage.
What happened between Ooni of Ife and his wife Naomi? ›
The queen announced her separation from the Ooni, confirming that her three-year marriage to the monarch had ended in December 2021. In her post on Instagram, the former Olori said she shall no longer be referred to as wife to the Ooni of Ife or as Queen of Ile-Ife but as the Queen of the people.
Is Olori Naomi divorced? ›
Evangelist Naomi Silekunola, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Tuesday, broke her silence on social media since her divorce post on December 23, 2021.
Who is the new queen of Ooni of Ife? ›
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has added a fifth wife to his family train. The new queen, Ronke Ademiluyi got married to the king on Thursday, October 20, 2022.
Olori Tobi Phillips is the third wife of the Ooni of Ife. In October 2022, barely a month into her marriage to the Ooni, Olori Tobi, whom the monarch married on the 9th of October, revealed how she prayed their union into existence. Olori Tobi is a native of Okitipupa in Ondo State.
Who was the first female Ooni? ›
She was the first and the only female paramount ruler of Ile-ife known to be the origin of Yoruba ethnic group in southwestern Nigeria, succeeding Ooni Giesi and succeeded by Ooni Lumobi. Ooni Luwoo's reign remains the only one by a female in Ife to date.
When did Ooni Sijuwade died? ›
Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade CFR (1 January 1930 – 28 July 2015) was the fiftieth traditional ruler or Ooni of Ife from 1980 to his death in 2015, taking the regnal name Olubuse II.
Who is Queen Naomi Ogunwusi son? ›
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi's son, Prince Tadenikawo, was celebrated in a special way on his third birthday. The little boy turned the new age on November 18, 2023, and his mother, the former queen of Ife, wrote a sweet note on social media to mark the occasion.
Who is Olori Opeoluwa Ogunwusi? ›
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has welcomed a new wife, Olori Opeoluwa Elizabeth Akinmuda. The traditional wedding ceremony took place on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Ooni's palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Olori Opeoluwa Elizabeth Akinmuda is a 30-year-old medical doctor from Ondo State.
Who is the wife of Wuraola Ooni? ›
