After practically three years since their separation, the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his ex-wife, Silekunola Naomi, made a major and sudden reunion at a public occasion over the weekend.
In December 2021, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Naomi confirmed the tip of her three-year marriage to the monarch on her official Instagram web page.
The previous Olori and the Ooni married in October 2018 and welcomed their son, Tadenikawo, on 18 November 2020.
The ex-queen, who leads an interdenominational ministry in Akure, Ondo State, defined that her resolution to finish the wedding stemmed from a disconnect between the monarch’s public picture and ‘his true self.’
Since their separation, the monarch and the prophetess had not been seen collectively publicly till they reunited on Sunday at a reward night time held as a part of the opening ceremonies for the Ooni’s Ojaja Park in Akure, Ondo State.
Within the viral video, Naomi introduced Tadenikawo, Ooni’s first and oldest son, to the occasion, which marked the opening of the monarch’s Ojaja Park in Akure, Ondo State.
Earlier than the delivery of Tadenikawo, Ooni had a daughter, Adeola, at 19 with Omolara Olatubosun. The princess turned 30 in Might.
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One massive glad household
The occasion was full of pleasure and pleasure as Tadenikawo, 4, turned the centre of consideration, with company eagerly lining as much as dance with him. His father’s wives, Queen Temitope and Aderonke joined the festivities, including to the jubilant environment.
The queens who performed with Tadenikawo additionally shared some moments with Naomi.
Naomi attended the occasion as a result of it befell in Akure, her hometown. At one level, she was seen standing beside the Ooni, showing relaxed as dignitaries showered Tadenikawo with money items.
Within the video, the ex-queen is spraying cash on Tadenikawo whereas standing earlier than his father. Through the money-spraying, she and the monarch briefly converse earlier than she takes Tadenikawo in her arms.
Regardless of their previous, Naomi and the Ooni’s interactions have been heat and cordial, reassuring the viewers of their amicable relationship.
Apart from the dignitaries, Tadenikawo’s father’s wives, and different well-wishers, Ooni’s sister, Princess Adesola, additionally held and performed with the prince on the occasion.
Afterwards, Naomi returned to her seat whereas the Ooni, wearing white, continued to entertain his company.
Regardless of her separation from the monarch, Naomi nonetheless retains her royal title on Instagram, the place she is known as ‘Her Majesty, Queen Naomi Silekunola.’
Queen Mariam Anako, whom the Ooni married in September 2022, now occupied the Yeyeluwa place, which Naomi beforehand held.
Queen Mariam, who hails from Kogi State and is a senior administrative govt at Nestoil Restricted, wed the Ooni 9 months after his divorce from Naomi.
Ojaja Park
Ojaja Park incorporates a five-star resort, a recreation centre, a kids’s park, a shopping center, a college, and residential estates. The park might be commissioned right this moment.
On Friday, Mr Ogunwusi introduced on his Instagram web page that he welcomed former Head of State, Basic Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd).
The monarch famous that ninety per cent of the supplies used within the park have been domestically sourced to minimise capital flight, which frequently happens with imported supplies.
Mr Ogunwusi mentioned: “Embracing our range and supporting our begins right here. To the Nigerian youth and leaders throughout sectors, let’s cease putting all blame on the federal government. How usually can we assist or put on Nigeria past our designer labels and luxurious moments? As Ooni Ojaja Il, I’m proud to announce that this new, built-in metropolis in Akure was constructed with practically 90 per cent proudly Nigerian-made merchandise, every part from audio system to tiles and woodwork, crafted proper right here at dwelling.
“It’s time for us all – authorities officers, the personal sector, and particularly our youth – to take daring steps and put money into native manufacturing. Let’s raise one another and construct Nigeria collectively. I’ve began – be part of me in selling our personal. The time is now.”
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