Ooni receives son, Prince Adesoji Aderemi, 21 days after birth in line with tradition
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on Tuesday received his crown Prince Tadenikawo Adesoji Aderemi Ogunwusi, releasing his pictures to the public twenty one days after the birth, in line with tradition and culture, a legacy established by Oduduwa Olofin Adimula several centuries ago.
Penpushing reports that, the Prince arrived in a motorcade to the entrance (Enu Geru)of the palace and received by the Agba Ife led by Obalufe of Ife, Oba Idowu Adediwura, a development which attracted thousands of well wishers who thronged the palace to join in the celebration.
The Modewa led by Lowa Adimula of Ife, High Chief Adeola Adeyeye and Emeses led by Sarun Oriowo Oyeyemi ushered the Prince and his mother, Queen ShilekunOla Ogunwusi, the families, friends and associates from Akure into the Ooni’s Palace.
Penpushing further reports that, the Prince and his mother first stopped at Ile-Nla within the palace courtyard where the Ogunwusi royal families and friends were awaiting the arrival of the baby from where they proceeded to Emese’s court.
The Prince was finally handed over to his joyful monarchfather who came out through the sacred ILE IGBO in accordance to the full culture and traditions of Ile-Ife as always observed whenever a reigning Ooni receives his newly born Prince into the palace after the necessary rites of 21 days.
Penpushing also reports that, the Arole Oodua after receiving his son from the mother, accompanied by relevant spiritual aides swiftly took the baby straight into the inner chamber of Ile Igbo for the necessary spiritual confirmation to establish the blood lineage of Oduduwa, Yoruba progenitor following the foots steps of his ancestors.
The monarch beaming with smiles later came out from Ile Igbo and majestically danced which was greeted with ovation from the waiting crowd who watched with excitements and jubilations as Ooni handed over the Prince to his elated mother who also danced with the baby in her hands to her apartment at the palace.
Penpushing reports that, the palace was full of activities as various people across the country came in droves to witness the grand entry of the Prince and the subsequent handing over to the joyous father who was seeing him for the first time since he was born 3 weeks ago.
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