The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his fourth wife, Folashade, have welcomed their first child, a Prince.
Ooni announced the birth of the new Prince on his X account on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
The monarch wrote: “To God be the glory great things he has done.
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“Hearty congratulations to the entire House of Oduduwa and Olori Folashade who today birthed a Prince from the mother side of Ooni Adagba Royal Compound of Lafogido Ruling House and father side of Ooni Agbedegbede Royal Compound of Giesi Ruling house combined to the Royal throne of Oduduwa.
“Mother and child are doing well to the glory of God Almighty and in line with the spirits of our ancestors.”
It was further gathered that drummers, men and women, especially palace staff, were excited, dancing, and singing songs of praise for the new child.
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