NBA Star Jaylen Brown Visits Ooni of Ife, Receives Yoruba Name ‘Babatunde’

Ooni gives NBA star Jaylen Brown Yoruba name

Key Points Main Story The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has given Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown the traditional Yoruba name “Babatunde” during the basketball player’s visit to Ile-Ife. Brown, who plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA), was received by the Ooni at his palace on Monday in the historic Yoruba city. The […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

NBA Star Jaylen Brown Visits Ooni of Ife, Receives Yoruba Name ‘Babatunde’

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has visited the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, during a trip to the historic city of Ile-Ife. The NBA star was received at the Ooni’s palace on Monday, where he met with the traditional ruler and other palace officials. During the visit, the Ooni welcomed Brown and highlighted Ile-Ife’s …

Ooni names NBA star Jaylen Brown ‘Babatunde’

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Monday hosted American basketball star Jaylen Brown and bestowed on him the traditional Yoruba name, “Babatunde”. Brown, a player for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA), arrived at the palace and was received by the Ooni. The royal father was accompanied by other traditional …