OONI OGUNWUI: EVERY INCH AN ORACLE

By Goke Butika

"Agiigbo drum out-rhymes  in proverbs, the wise men master its dance, the discerning follows the coded message"---Yoruba proverb.

Just as I was thinking that, it  is a settled matter that my generation has run into turbulent storm of degeneration, where nothing spectacular could happen again, particularly in tradition ad leadership, because the concept of globalization has eroded all conservative values, especially with the technological revolution, the emergence of this great man who assumed royalty with unassuming posture into the revered stool of the foremost monarchy of the Yoruba nation, Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi, The Ojaja 11, appears to have brimmed hope at a time when forlorn hope is  prevailing.

Let it be known that I am a student of Gani Fawehinmi's philosophical school, which mandates me to keep quiet when a leader is doing what is expected of him, because that is what is selected or elected to do, but when a leader misbehaves or arrogates ubiquitous power to himself, I am mandated as a writer to shout on top of the roof, though with a caveat; if we cannot expose such a leader now, certainly later, for a good writer is never in a hurry to rush into judgment.

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Despite the manifestations of human failings of the immediate past Ooni Okunade Sijuwade who is now with his ancestors, I must own up that I secretly admired the candor, carriage and charisma of his majesty; for he had money, sprawling influence and political cum traditional power which made some monarchs abroad shivered each time he sneezed and I was awed, because Ile Ife, as a cradle of Yoruba civilization has always been lucky to have icons as kings.

Oranmiyan (gbajure!) who once reigned in Ile Ife after his father, Oduduwa had gone to answer the clarion call of Eledumare, was so great that he held court in Benin Kingdom, before he returned to Ile Ife again as Ooni. He had sprawling influence, exoteric power and traditional reverence.

Furthermore, Ooni Adesoji Aderemi, the former governor of Western region had power, sprawling influence and traditional command. He bestrode the political space of the 50s like a colossus that he was, and his progressive feat in Ile Ife and Yoruba land is still a reference point for the students of history. When he returned to the land of silent fathers, apology to Ola Rotimi, he was succeeded by another man with business acumen with sprawling influence, Ooni Sijuwade.

When Ooni Sijywade was calling the shot at Aafin Oodua, he was so foremost that he became a first mention among other traditional rulers, and his influence was so awesome that the entire political and business leaders were falling over themselves to gain his attention. He lived royalty, he ate royalty, and slept as royalty, and he was so commandeering that he displayed royalty everywhere he went in this planet. So. When he ate "ekuru" with his oracles, some bookmakers expressed doubt on the emergence of another king with the same courage, influence,  power and pedigree. I even thought that the dynasty of strength and power Oranmiyan bequeathed had come to a close. Alas! The ascendancy of Ooni Ogunwusi has not only put the doubt off, but affirmed the blend of tradition with modernity. Behold the emergence of a young, dynamic, wise, powerful and wealthy Ooni who takes the rich tradition of the Yoruba race to the world stage! And yours truly is still bewildered at the global value this monarch with divine aura has attracted within a very short possible time.

Of course, there are first class traditional rulers in Nigeria, but Ooni Ogunwusi seems to be different, because he portrays the traits of a philosopher king. He give a new lease of life to culture, he rehabilitates the royal aides, and exposes them to the modernity; he deconstructs and reconstructs the Ile Oodua to the level of modern palace, he elevates immaculate white apparel with traditional fabric to a new fashion, and he retools the strength of the Ife Youth to farming and other meaningful engagements. What a distinguished Royalty!

Besides, when some roughnecks unleashed terror in his kingdom, he rose to the occasion, and accommodated the vulnerable Hausa people in his fortress; working with the state government and security agencies to nib the chaos in the bud, until normalcy returned. However,  one thing distinguishes this Ooni, he storms any event both home and abroad with myth of oracle, but his humility is incomparable, and his compartment does not suggest his young age. Surely, this is one monarch with a majestic splendor.

The joy I have is that the youth have a shining model to look at in Ooni Ogunwusi, the monarch who ascended throne with youthful age, but powers the most revered stool with wisdom of a sage. And that tells me, this generation is not completely waste, because we have a ruler of exceptional qualities like Ooni Ogunwusi. I have never met him, and I do not plan to do so soon, but if there is one person who is following his lead, I think it is yours truly.

Osobemekunl-led Group Hosts Ooni To A Special Royal Dinner In United Kingdom

Alhaji Rotimi Osobemekun, the Director of the UK based Ooni Of Ife Global Outreach (OIGO) which is at the center of the coordination of the proposed visit of His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II to the United Kingdom from 12th to 26th March 2017 has assured that the Grand Finale Gala Night being put together by his organization will provide a necessary avenue for the Oodua descendants, Nigerians and Africans residing in the UK to have direct physical access to the African Foremost Monarch who will be meeting his African subjects with a view to involving them in his global Peace and Unity Project aimed at strengthening the co-existence among the various peoples of Africa.

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According to Mr Osobemekun through a press release on Monday, culture is the totality of learned, socially transmitted customs, knowledge, material objects and behaviour. He urged other African leaders to emulate Ooni Ogunwusi who does not live any stone unturned when it comes to promotion of African culture believed to be the best in the world.

In the same development, the Ooni who is the Spiritual Leader of the Yoruba race has described his invitation as Keynote Speaker and Special Guest at this year's Commonwealth Africa Summit and Oxford University, British Museum and the Memorial Gate to honour Africans who died during the 2nd world war as a deserved honour for the African Monarchy system which he promised to use as a great opportunity to touch on the issues concerning peace, unity and culture of the African people.

The Globally known as Africa's King of peace and unity said this in an interview at his ILE OODUA palace, Ile-Ife in Nigeria where he also said

"Am happy to announce to the Yoruba and Black community worldwide that I will be coming to the UK on a 2week visit to meet various Yoruba stakeholders to further promote our heritage, culture and tradition.

This will most importantly solidify the peace movement that is being preached in Nigeria and the world that all of us should together work for the greatness of Africa and bless the mankind".Ooni said.

He added "meet me on Friday 24th March 2017 at Arora Hall of Intercontinental hotel , London where I will be meeting all descendants of Oduduwa and Black race" Ooni Ogunwusi added.

Concluding his statement, Rotimi Osobemekun of the Ooni Of Ife Globa Outreach(OIGO) asked people African race in the UK to troop out in large numbers to join the AROLE ODUDUWA on Friday 24th March 2017 at the official ROYAL GALA  where Ooni Ogunwusi will be meeting various Yoruba and Nigerian stakeholders in the UK with a view to further promoting our heritage, culture and tradition. 

"The hallmark of the historical visit is the Grand celebratory Royal dinner and the maiden Ojaja II Global Heritage Award, planned by the Ooni of Ife Global Outreach (OIGO). Which is billed to hold  on the 24th of March 2017 at Arora Ballroom, Intercontinental Hotel, 02 London, SE10 0TW. with tickets available to purchase online at: www.ooniofifego.com/buy-tickets while for further information, people should contact UK: 07448 164 465 & 07578 373 799 or Nigeria: 08178689118 as an "early-bird" rate is in effect until midnight on 26th February, 2017". Osobemekun announced.

Sourced;

Directorate of Media & Public Affairs,

Ooni's Palace,

Ile-Ife.

How We're Battling Recession In Ile-Ife - Ooni Ogunwusi

Written By  Moses Olafare

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has said that the ancient city of Ile-Ife has devised cultural tourism revolution as veritable tool in battling recession reducing it's effects to a minimal lever for his people and Nigerians. 

He said this during the celebration of AJE festival (festival of wealth) in Ile-Ife on Monday attended by residents, guests and worshippers from different parts of the world who were seen praying for wealth and abundance.

Ooni said trade by barter remained one of the best trading systems in the world regretting that Nigeria and other African countries began to have economic challenges when they relegated traditional trading methods.

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To revive Nigeria and Africa economy, the Spiritual leader of Yoruba race advised that the nature should be upheld in addition to massive involvement in agriculture.

When asked if non-celebration of a festival contributed to the economic hardship in Nigeria, the Ooni said in affirmative that "It is because we are not paying obeisance to what we should be paying it to. Before colonisation started, our forefathers did all these and they survived in abundance".  

He said, "We are paying obeisance  to the creation of God. Aje is something that everybody craves for. If we do what we are supposed to be doing, we will be a leading country in the world as it used to be at some point and things will turn around".

The well loved monarch added that "It is even turning around for us already in Ile-Ife. We don't have anything that we do than worship the Almighty God and paying high obeisance to nature as mysteries created by God in which nobody can do without, that is why everything is booming for us despite the recession. We are focusing on agriculture and youths empowerment too. This is one thing other race and nation can emulate." 

The foremost African monarch concluded his speech with a brief history of AJE and Ejigbomekun MARKET explaining that "Aje(deity of wealth) is a mother and goddess created at the dawn of time sent to the earth alongside Olokun(goddess of oceans) just like God also sent the duo of Obatala as Olofin owuro kutukutu and Oranfe Onile ina. 

While Aje and Olokun served and have since become the supernatural benefactors of earthly wealth for mankind, Obatala Olofin owuro  kutukutu and Oranfe(Sango) Osangangan were and still remain the custodians of morning and afternoon respectively who combined efforts to build EJIGBOMEKUN market(EJI in Yoruba means TWO) with courses used as means of    exchange after trade by barter. 

All race of the world spent the first currency in the world created by nature from beneath the sea. It was first spent and discovered at Ejigbomekun market in Ile-Ife under the administration of AJE". Ooni Ogunwusi explained. 

Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo who led hundreds of leaders of markets from across Nigeria urged leaders in the country to use the opportunity of Aje festival to intensify efforts in ending recession in the country.

"Today is about our tradition, culture. Aje is a very important festival to boost our economy. I hope government will provide the enabling environment to keep this up. All countries have their tradition and ways of getting things resolved. Our leaders should work tirelessly to ensure that recession is not allowed to stay." Iyaloja General said. 

Popular Musician, Wasiu Ayinde (Kwam 1), saluted the determination of the Ooni Ogunwusi for ensuring that culture of the yoruba race does not perish.

"I am here to celebrate Aje which symbolises wealth. I congratulate Ooni for being the custodian of tradition. It furthers shows the richness of yoruba culture and this should continue," he added.

Owa eredunmi of Ife, Oba Olaoluwa Omiwenu said by celebrating Aje always, the deity would make the economy flourish.

Obalara of Ile-Ife, Chief oluwagbemiga Adebayo, said the festival was used to appeal to God for the provision of wealth for Nigerians.

"When we discovered that everywhere is tight and poverty was much. We we talk to the Almighty Olodumare through Ifa Oracle and we were told to celebrate AJE . This has solution to economic recession. The shortage of fund won't make traders sell well and every gets to suffer". Obalara said.

Lowa Ate of Ife, High Chief Adebowale Olafare speaking on behalf of the Kingmakers described Ooni Ogunwusi as the messiah sent by God to free Yoruba from economic hardship through culture and tourism. He said the Ooni has undoubtedly within a year recorded colossal success in his revolution of culture and tourism. 

"Baba is God sent, he is the messiah of our time,  he has come to liberate the black race the neglect of culture and tradition which is responsible for economic. suffering. His passion to make life abundantly enjoyable for us in Ife Kingdom and Yorubaland is unrivaled". High Chief Lowa Ate stated. 

As a key promoter of AJE festival, Chief Mrs Toyin Kolade, the Iyalaje of Apapa, in Lagos and very close ally of  Ooni Ogunwusi expressed satisfaction at the success of 2017 AJE festival which she said is a catalyst for the economic and commercial greater thing to happen in Nigeria. The erudite international biz woman added that "To live long, good health, you need to pay for something. The importance of Aje is beyond a mere celebration, it is a collection of all form of trading to build the economy of the nation. It is a uniting factor to wealth and an element that no one dislikes". Toyin Kolade added. 

AJE fondly called "Oguguluso Onisooboji" formed Oja Ejigbomekun as the first market in the world with the joint efforts of Oranfe Onile ina and Obatala owuro kutukutu. 

OJA IFE(Ejigbomekun) became the birthplace for profit, wealth, business, trade, advancement and economic development. Eledumare(God) gave AJE, mother of 2 children ERE(profit) and ESU ERE(anxiety of profit) some cowries from Olokun's pot as the first currency to trade at the market.

The immigrants later to these cowries as symbol of AJE to invoke her spirit and establish her model of trade and commerce in various markets around the world. 

The descendants of Oranfe Onile ina still till today gather at the spot of AJE's shop within Ejigbomekun market where she served as Iyaloja.

AJE is a deity associated with festivities like Olojo festival. Mankind still works for to earn a living and we toil lifetime for her in OJA IFE in Ile-Ife and globally as her spirit still answers the call of those who seek her sincerely.