The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his fourth wife, Olori Ashley, are celebrating the birth of their first child together, adding another blessing to their family this year.
The royal couple’s joy is palpable as they welcome their new son, marking a significant event in the House of Oduduwa.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, the Ooni expressed his gratitude to God for the new arrival, revealing that both mother and child are in good health. He shared:
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 Ooni Adagba Royal Compound of Lafogido Ruling House and father side of 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. Otisese.”
Queen Ashley also shared her emotional journey, reflecting on the trials and triumphs of their relationship. Despite the challenges they faced, including the loss of their twins last year, she expressed profound joy and thanksgiving for the birth of their son:
To God be the glory great things He has done for my husband and me. I am happy to re-announce with my husband @ooniadimulaife the birth of our adorable, prestigious royal son to the throne of our forebears, our CROWN PRINCE of the source of Oodua. Born today, September 3, 2024, at Princess Royal Hospital, London, United Kingdom. Even though the enemies tried in our relationship for about a decade, Olodumare has remained faithful. Last year was dark as our set of twins gained their wings at 14 weeks, but Olodumare remained faithful. He said what you need is a son to carry your forbears’ lineage, a double CROWN PRINCE. Now, He has blessed us with our gorgeous son, who is not only a prince of the source but our CROWN PRINCE from both sides of his parents. Prince of the Giesi ruling house and Prince from the Lafogido ruling house, two of the four ruling houses in Ile Ife kingdom. History has repeated itself again not only on me but on our beloved son and CROWN PRINCE of the source of Oodua. Modupe Olodumare, mo ma roju ire re laye mi.”
This joyous announcement adds to the celebrations for the Ooni of Ife, who previously welcomed twins from his third wife this year. The arrival of the new prince brings additional excitement and royal significance to the family’s rich legacy.
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