It is raining congratulatory messages for the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, as he and his first wife, Olori Mariam, welcome twins.
The monarch shared the good news on his Instagram page, expressing joy at the arrival of his princes. Ooni gave thanks to god as both his wife and the children are in good health.
“God be all the glory and adoration for His wondrous works and abundant blessings once again!
Warmest congratulations to the entire House of Oduduwa and to Olori Mariam Ajibola on the joyous arrival of a prince and a prince to the royal throne of Oduduwa today.
We give thanks to Almighty God as both mother and children are in good health”.
Recall that following his crashed marriage to Olori Naomi, Ooni moved on from her to marry 6 wives: Olori Mariam, Olori Elizabeth Akinmuda, Olori Tobi Phillips, Olori Ashley, Olori Ronke, and Olori Temitope, in the space of three months.
While marking his 48th birthday and seventh coronation anniversary, Ooni clarified why he married Mariam Anako and the others, explaining that he tried making some changes but he couldn’t because of the traditional heritage of Ile Ife.
The King has since welcomed three kids with two of his new wives. He welcomed twins early this year with Olori Tobi and a boy with Olori Ashley.
In December, 2024, Olori Naomi surprised many when she announced the end of her 3-year marriage to the monarch in a statement on her Instagram page.
Speaking on her divorce, the mother of the crowned Prince, ruled out the possibility of returning to the palace, as she noted how the monarch now has six wives. She said that though there were sweet moments in her marriage, there were also bitter moments, and she was too innocent and soft when she got married. But, she has learned now that life isn’t like that.
Also speaking on his crashed marriage in October, the Ooni noted how people mocked him and said there was no respect for a king who had no queen, which made him call on God and ask questions. Ooni claimed that God told him to put his mind at rest and fast forward to now, he has Queens everywhere in the palace.
