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Oghenovo Egodo-MichaelThe Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has added a fifth wife to his family train. The new queen, Ronke Ademiluyi got married to the king on Thursday, October 20, 2022. This came right after the wedding thanksgiving celebration of the king’s first marriage to Mariam Anako which was held just a day before the Ooni’s 48th birthday celebration.
The Ooni marked his 48th birthday celebration in grand style on October 17, 2022. The palace was filled with much excitement as the people of Ife converged to celebrate the king in grand style and with good music. The Ooni was flanked by Anako and attendees of the celebration as they sang songs of praises and thanksgiving to God in unison. Special prayers were later held for the Ooni while he cut his cake with his family. The queen also bestowed some words of prayers on her husband. Oba Ogunwusi married her after his marriage to Naomi Silekunola, who is a prophetess, failed in December 2021. However, since his marriage to Anako, the king has married several other queens.