Ooni of Ife Hosts Grand Naming Ceremony for Twin Princes
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, and his wife, Her Majesty Queen Mariam Ajibola Ogunwusi, celebrated the arrival of their newborn twin princes with a grand traditional naming ceremony at the Ooni's Palace in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The twins were born in May 2026, and the formal homecoming and naming ceremony took place on September 11, 2026.
The event attracted a large gathering of dignitaries, well-wishers, security personnel, and photographers. Footage from the ceremony showed the Ooni seated on a gold throne, dressed in full beaded regalia, while women in elaborate headwraps presented the infant princes in white outfits, adhering to traditional naming customs.
The ceremony marked a significant cultural milestone, where newborns are introduced to the community and receive their names in the presence of family and distinguished guests. The birth of the twins had already generated excitement among royal watchers and the Yoruba community.
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