Watch Ooni of Ife participating in the Oshoosi festival

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The King of Ile-Ife, Ooni of Ife, the Spiritual Head of the Yoruba race worldwide, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, participated in the Oshoosi Festival 2019 yesterday January 18th. The Oshoosi is a deity believed to be the father of philanthropy and religious congregation for purity and sanity in Yoruba land.

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How many wives did Ooni of Ife have?
In 2008, he married Adebukola Bombata, from whom he separated in 2016 to marry Zaynab Otiti Obanor, (his second wife from 2016 to 2017). He is currently married to Prophetess Morenike Naomi Oluwaseyi whom he wedded in October, 2018.

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Princess Adeola Aanuoluwapo Ogunwusi, the 25-year-old daughter of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi is such a beauty to behold and these new photos are proof!

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What is the meaning of Ooni of Ife?
Ooni is the title of the occupier of the Oba of Ile-Ife town; mother town of the Yoruba people. The Ooni is taken as the direct descendant of Oduduwa, who was the first suzerain of the people. In Samuel Johnson's varied account, the title was originated from Adimu, who was a servant of Oduduwa.

How much is Ooni of Ife worth?
Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Eniitan- Ooni Of Ife

Besides his royal status, he is a successful real estate businessman and the Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. His net worth is estimated at about $70 Million, making him the 4th richest king in Nigeria.


How is the Ooni of Ife chosen?
The Chief Priest of Ile Ife, has explained how the next paramount traditional ruler of Ile-ife would be chosen, if it is eventually confirmed that the Ooni of Ife has indeed died. The Ooni is expected to be chosen from the four ruling houses after the chief priest would have consulted the Ifa oracle.