Jubilation as Ooni welcomes new Prince

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his fourth queen, Folashade, on Tuesday welcomed their first child, a prince.

Supreme News reports that drummers, men and women, especially palace staff, were excited, dancing and singing songs of praise for the new child.

Oba Ogunwusi, who announced the birth of the new prince on his X handle, said: “To God be the glory, great things he has done.

“Hearty congratulations to the entire House of Oduduwa and Olori Folashade, who today birthed a prince from the mother side of the Ooni Adagba Royal Compound of Lafogido Ruling House and the father side of the Ooni Agbedegbede Royal Compound of Giesi Ruling House combined to the Royal throne of Oduduwa.

“Mother and child are doing well to the glory of God Almighty and in line with the spirits of our ancestors.”