Ooni of Ife's Son Begins School, Speaks Yoruba Fluently
Prince Ademakinwa, the 2-year-old son of Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and his wife, Olori Ashley Folasade, has made headlines by starting school in Ile-Ife. Born in the United Kingdom in September 2024, his parents chose to raise him in alignment with his Yoruba heritage.
A video released on October 28, 2026, shows him dressed in a red school polo shirt and blue trousers, conversing in Yoruba, believed to be with his mother. The video has gone viral, sparking positive discussions on social media about the royal family's commitment to instilling cultural roots in their son from an early age.
This milestone is significant for the Ooni of Ife, a prominent traditional ruler in Yorubaland, as it reflects the family's dedication to education and cultural identity.
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