[PHOTOS] Meet All The ‘Oloris’ Of The Ooni Of Ife

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi went on a marriage spree in September 2022 which caught the surprise of many even though it is a known fact that he is entitled to have many ‘Oloris’.

Prior to that time, He had two failed marriages. The first was Olori Zainab Wuraola, who left her marriage in December 2021, and Olori Silekunola Naomi, the mother of Prince Tadenikawo Ogunwusi, who left in December 2021.

The name “Olori” in Yorubaland refers to the queen or wife of a traditional Yoruba king known as the Oba.  As a result, “Olori” translates as “the one who is on or over the throne.”

The Olori is an important figure in the Yoruba royal court and plays an important part in the monarchy’s affairs. She is the Oba’s closest companion and counselor, and she is the palace’s prominent female figure.

The Olori is in charge of assisting and supporting the Oba in many ceremonial, social, and administrative activities. The Olori frequently has her own court and servants, and she is held in high regard and honor in Yoruba society.

She attends public events, occasionally represents the Oba, and may engage in philanthropic activities and community development projects. The presence of the Olori gives status and splendor to the monarchy and serves as a sign of royal ancestry.

This post highlights all the wives of the Ooni of Ife.

1. Olori Mariam Anako

Mariam Anako who is by virtue the first wife got married to the Ooni of Ife on September 7, 2022. Ebira born Mariam is a top management executive of Nestoil Limited.

2. Olori Elizabeth Akinmuda

Elizabeth Akinmuda hails from Ondo town in Ondo State. She is a Scotland-based Electronic Data Processor and a successful businesswoman.

Although she was announced as Ooni’s second wife as far back as September, the formal marriage rites will hold on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

3. Olori Tobi Philips

Olori Tobi, the third of the wives got married to the Ooni on the 9th of October 2022.

She is a graduate of Marine Sciences from the University of Lagos. Born June 4, 1992, she is a 2012 World Miss University Africa (WMUA) winner.

4. Olori Ashley Adegoke

Olori Ashley hails from the Lafogido reigning House of the source, Ile-Ife, and currently operates her businesses in the UK. She is a chartered accountant with a master’s degree in accounting and finance from the University of Greenwich.

She currently directs the Ashley Adegoke Foundation, an NGO that aids widows and less fortunate children. The mother of one got became Ooni’s fourth wife on Friday, October 14, 2022, three days before his 48th birthday.

5. Olori Ronke Ademiluyi

Olori Ronke was born into a royal family and is the great-granddaughter of the late Ooni Ajagun Ademiluyi.

She holds a law degree from West London University. She founded Africa Fashion Week London in 2011, which has grown to become one of the UK’s most important yearly fashion events for promoting and nurturing African and African-inspired design talent.  She was married to Ooni Ogunwusi on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

6. Olori Temitope Adesegun

Temitope Adesegun is an Ijebu born princess. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Lagos. She is also a certified alumnus of a number of universities including the University of Oxford. Temitope has over 15 years of experience as a public administrator.

She is the sixth wife of the Ooni and their wedding was held on October 24, 2022.

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