Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka has expressed gratitude after being honoured by the Adeyeye Ogunwusi with a chieftaincy title and several gifts.
Sharing photos from the visit on his Facebook page, the actor was seen alongside his wife, Afolashade Ominika, during their audience with the monarch.
Baba Ijesha thanked the traditional ruler for the warm reception, describing the Ooni’s gesture as one of fatherly affection and appreciation. He said the monarch also showed confidence in both him and his wife.
According to the actor, the royal father presented them with luxury gifts, including a brand-new car, and bestowed on him the title of Baba Awada Konge Oduwa.
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“My deepest gratitude to His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife.
Baba, thank you for the royal welcome, fatherly love, and the confidence you gave to my wife, Afolashade Ominika, and me. For the luxurious gifts you blessed us with and the brand-new car — I am truly humbled. As a son of the soil.. I’m also honoured by the chieftaincy title Baba Awada Konge Oduwa. Ile Ife, Ile Oodua!
ATI IJOYE PELU GBOGBO OMO ILE IFE. THANK YOU, SIR/MA”.