Nigeria: Baba Ijesha Claims Ooni of Ife Conferred Chieftaincy Title On Him
Baba Ijesha said the monarch also gave him a brand-new car, while the palace had not publicly confirmed the chieftaincy honour.
- On Wednesday, Nollywood actor Olanrewaju "Baba Ijesha" James claimed the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, conferred the chieftaincy title "Baba Awada Konge Oduwa" and presented him a brand-new car during a palace visit.
- Director of Media and Public Affairs Moses Olafare clarified on Saturday that the Ooni conferred no chieftaincy title, describing the remark as a "light-comedy" gesture made during a relaxed interaction recognizing the actor's career.
- While denying the title, Oba Ogunwusi confirmed he presented the actor with a brand-new car and cash gifts to demonstrate "fatherly love" and royal generosity following the birth of his son.
- Fashion entrepreneur Abiodun Tokunbo shared photos from the palace visit on Instagram, though she did not reference the title, sparking debate among social media users about the claim's authenticity.
- Conferment of chieftaincy titles in Ile-Ife requires sacred traditional rites and established customs, none of which occurred during the visit, according to the official palace statement.
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Baba Ijesha claims Ooni of Ife conferred chieftaincy title on him
The actor said the monarch also presented him with a brand-new car during the palace visit. The post Baba Ijesha claims Ooni of Ife conferred chieftaincy title on him appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that he conferred a chieftaincy title on popular Nollywood actor and comedian, James Olanrewaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Mr Moses Olafare. Olafare quoted the Ooni as clarifying that although he warmly received the actor and his wife a…
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