The Oonirisa, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi clocks 50 today, October 17, 2024.
Surrounded by family members and friends, the highly revered monarch went down memory lane of how God handpicked him nine years ago and he was made king.
He didn’t forget to thank all those who stood by him when he became king.
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Meanwhile, festivities are ongoing at the palace of the monarch in Osun State over his 50th birthday.
At midnight on Thursday, fireworks went up at the palace in celebration of the first-class monarch.
The Ooni was joined in the celebration by his wives, members of the traditional council, Elegushi of Ikate land, Oba Saheed Elegushi; Oniru of Iru land, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal and others.
Present at the reception were former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Minister of Aviation, Mr Raji Fashola SAN and a host of dignitaries from all walks of life.
The monarch said he was full of appreciation for all who are celebrating. He also prayed for them that they would be celebrated.
Oba Ogunwusi was born on October 17, 1974, into the family of Ropo and Margaret Ogunwusi.
He is from the Ojaja ruling compound of the Giesi ruling house of Ile-Ife.
He ascended to the throne on October 26, 2015, after the passing of Oba Okunade Sijuwade in August 2015. His coronation was on December 7, 2015.
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