What to know about Ooni of Ife’s six new queens
By Trek Africa Newspaper
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi
Like a bolt from the blues, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi is in the news again- this time for romantic reasons.
The 48-year-old monarch married six women in less than two months.
There are unconfirmed reports that Ooni will marry three more women, totalling nine before the year ends.
Many Nigerians are indeed surprised at the recent developments. The unthinkable number of queens arriving the Ooni’s Palace in quick succession has caught the attention of many and also provoked a flurry of reactions.
While some feel his actions are in sync with traditional rites, he has drawn flak from others too.
Apart from Ooni’s many royal rumble, Ooni had a fair share of ‘romantic rumble’. He was previously married to Adebukola Bombata in 2008 but the marriage failed.
While it appears Ooni is unfazed by the avalanche of criticisms that have trailed his marital actions so far, the monarch, not minding his hecklers, has forged ahead in ushering his new queen.
Here are the new queens:
1. Olori Mariam Ogunwusi
2. Elizabeth Opeoluwa Akinmuda
3. Tobi Phillips
4. Princess Ashley Adegoke
5. Princess Ronke Ademiluyi
6. Temitope Adesegun
Source: The Nation
