Olori Mariam Ogunwusi, the first wife of the Ooni, has rained powerful prayers on him as he turns 48.
The paramount Yoruba ruler was treated to a surprise party after his wedding party on Sunday, October 16th.
The highly respected monarch, had an pre-birthday party, which was held hours after his grand wedding party to his first Queen.
Princess Toyin Kolade, alongside many others, gave the monarch, an unforgettable birthday experience.
With his queen beside him, the Ooni was no doubt taken aback with the thoughtful gesture.
In one of the videos online, Mariam could be seen on her knees as she passionately prayed for the King.
Olori Mariam, seems to be the shy type as she tried dodging the microphone.
The Ooni, was all smiles as his wife rained prayers on him.
Ooni and Olori Mariam’s wedding party
Kemi Filani news reported that Ile-Ife was on shutdown as the Ooni and Olori Mariam held their wedding party.
The royal wedding was held in Ile Ife, Osun State amidst pomp and pageantry.
The videos posted online by City People tv, showed the King and his Queen making a grand entrance to the wedding venue.
Olori Mariam wore the popular white wedding gown with veil and later, changed to a traditional regalia. Read more here.
Ooni of Ife biography
The respected Yoruba monarch, who is the 51st Ooni of Ife, was born on the 17th of October 1974.
Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi acceded to the throne in 2015, succeeding the deceased Oba Okunade Sijuwade, who was the 50th Ooni of Ife.
His paternal grandfather was Prince Joseph Olagbaju Adewole Ogunwusi, whose grandfather was Ọba Ọ̀ráyẹ̀gbà (also known as Ooni Orarigba or Orasigba) Ọjájá I, who was the 44th Ooni of Ife and ruled from 1878 to 1880.
