Ooni Of Ife Reaffirms Igbo-Yoruba Family Ties

The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has reaffirmed his position on the family ties between Yoruba and Igbo nations, saying the two ethnic groups are inseparable members of the same family. Ooni Ogunwusi stated this last weekend at his Ile-Oodua palace in Ile-Ife while receiving the Lagos state president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Solomon Ogbonna who had as a member accompanied the delegation of African Farmers And Cultural Organization on a courtesy visit to the palace. "I am so happy to have the President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State President here as part of this empowerment initiative.

Ooni of Ife Makes Public Appearance With His Three Sisters After Failed Second Marriage Reports (photos)

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi stepped out this weekend despite failed second marriage reports which filtered the Internet. He was pictured playing football and he also attended the wedding of the daughter of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olonisakin who married General Owonibi's son in Abuja. He was escorted by his three sisters. See more photos below:

Canada Invites Ooni to 150th Independence Anniversary

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi will be a special guest of the Canadian Government after he was invited for the country's 150th Independence Anniversary celebrations in July this year. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has been invited as a special guest of the Canadian Government to grace the country’s 150th Independence Anniversary celebrations in July this year. The special invitation was conveyed to the Ife monarch in his palace on Sunday by a Canadian Member of Parliament (MP), Ramesh Sangha.

Ooni Of Ife Remembers Late Obafemi Awolowo

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has said that the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo will be remembered for his commitment to freedom and justice for Nigeria. In a statement entitled: ‘30 years remembrance of the Yoruba leader,’ the Ooni said the late Premier of the defunct Western Region would be remembered for putting Nigeria on the map of ideal societies in the world. The statement signed by by Director, Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Comrade Moses Olafare, the Ife monarch said Awolowo provided a second to none leadership for the Yoruba people in Nigeria.

I Had a Relationship With Oba Akiolu When I Was a Prince - Ooni of Ife

Oba Rilwan Akiolu and Ooni of Ife

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has once again dismissed reports of a silent rift between him and the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu.

I’ll continue to respect Oba Akiolu - Ooni of Ife

Oba Rilwan Akiolu and Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has said he will not stop to accord Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, respect despite snubbing him at a social function on Tuesday.