Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife, who announced her divorce from the revered monarch, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in December 2021, has refused to drop the royal surname.
Ripples Nigeria reports that this is coming two days after Ooni’s new wife, Maria Anako was welcomed into the palace of Ile-Ife, Osun State.
On Friday afternoon, a quick visit to Prophetess Naomi’s Instagram page revealed that she had deleted the divorce post to announce her separation from her husband.
Read also:Ooni of Ife takes new bride after Prophet Naomi split (photos)
The single mother of one has also refused to drop the royal surname as her Instagram profile still boasts her former position as queen.
Her post reads; “Official page of Her Majesty Queen Naomi Silekunola O”, and the username is still “Queen Silekunolanaomi Ogunwusi”.
In December 2021, the prophetess who used to pastor a church in Akure, Ondo state announced that her marriage to the monarch had come to an abrupt end.
Here is Naomi’s verified Instagram page.
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Ooni of Ife reunites with estranged wife, Prophetess Naomi.
Why did Naomi leave OONI? ›
However, Gbenro, who was not satisfied with the decision of the royal father, allegedly engaged the services of thugs to disrupt workers at the site and constitute a nuisance. He was allegedly reported to Queen Naomi who blamed the Ooni for replacing him instead of reprimanding her brother.
Is Queen Naomi a prophetess? ›
There are certain people, a precious few, really special, whose reputation heralds them wherever (yes, wherever, even it is planet Mars) they go and Queen Prophetess Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi belongs to this rare group.
Who is prophetess Naomi silekunola? ›
Prophetess/Evang. Naomi Silekunola O is the Founder and President of EN- Heralds Ministry, a Christian organization committed into her hands by God from her cradle and nurtured to maturity with the aid of holy spirit. She is highly respected to be an unrepentant antagonist to gender-based vices.
Is prophetess Naomi still married? ›
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.
How many wives does OONI have? ›
This report highlights the six Ooni wives that he married after divorcing Naomi.
Where is Naomi silekunola from? ›
Olori Silekunola Moronke Naomi Ogunwusi profile
Olori Naomi come from Akure, di capital of Ondo State.
Why did OONI marry many wives? ›
Also, having many wives is believed to prevent him from wandering and having sexual relations with many women. The Ooni of Ife said during his recent 48th birthday celebration that his plan was to have one wife and many concubines, but the institution of monarchy is beyond him.
Is OONI married to a new wife? ›
In September 2022, he married his first Olori, Mariam Anako, nine months after Olori Naomi, his ex-wife, confirmed the end of their three-year marriage. A few hours later, the Ooni married Elizabeth Opeoluwa Akinmuda in Magodo, Lagos.
Who is the only female prophetess in the Bible? ›
The seven prophetesses are: Sarah, Miriam, Deborah, Hannah, Huldah, Abigail, and Esther. Brenner refers to an alternative list which counts nine female prophets in the Hebrew Bible, adding Rachel and Leah, see A. Brenner, I am . . .: Biblical Women Tell Their Own Stories, Minneapolis 2005, 159.
The former Ooni's Queen revelation comes on the heels of the celebration of her 30th birthday. Recall that Naomi and the monarch parted ways in 2021 after three years together.
Who is the first female prophetess in the Bible? ›
Though the meaning of the term prophet is here indeterminate, Miriam is the first woman ever to bear it. She becomes thereby the archetype of the female prophetic tradition, even as Moses heads the male (compare Deut 34:10).
Who is the husband of Naomi Silekunola? ›
Her Majesty, Queen Silekunola Naomi, has announced her separation from the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II. In a statement posted on her verified Instagram handle and Facebook page on Thursday, she announced an end to the three-year marriage.
Where is prophetess Naomi from? ›
Queen Olori Silekunola Moronke Naomi Ogunwusi is a Nigerian model, prophetess and evangelist. 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.
Is Olori Naomi still married to OONI? ›
Olori Naomi Silekunola, the estranged queen of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has turned 31. On April 15, 2024, the Ooni's ex-wife took to her official Instagram page to announce the good news of her birthday with her numerous fans. However, she also sparked rumours of her getting remarried.
Who is the new wife of Oba Enitan Ogunwusi? ›
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has officially announced a wedding date with another wife, Opeoluwa Elizabeth Akinmuda. According to invitation cards reportedly sent by the palace, the wedding thanksgiving service and celebration is scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Who is the new wife of Oba of Ife? ›
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has taken steps to officially welcome his second wife, the pretty Olori Opeoluwa Elizabeth Akinmuda to the palace, City People is reporting. In October, Ooni married Olori Opeoluwa in Magodo, Lagos. His chiefs represented him as she was later announced as his wife.
Who did OONI marry his sixth wife? ›
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, on Monday tied the knot with a princess from Ijebu, Temitope Adesegun. The marital rites were performed at a ceremony in Magodo, Lagos. With the marital rites, Olori Temitope becomes the sixth wife to marry the Ooni of Ife in two months.
