The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, recently celebrated the arrival of his wife, Olori Ashley, and their son, Prince Ademakinwa, to the royal palace after a five-month absence. The king hosted a grand homecoming ceremony at the palace in Ife, located in Osun State, where they were warmly welcomed by a large gathering of traditional rulers, dignitaries, and well-wishers who had come to share in the joyful occasion.
According to a report by Vanguard News, Prince Ademakinwa, born on September 3, 2024, at the Princess Royal Hospital in London, is the couple’s first child together. The news of his birth was shared by the Ooni through a heartfelt post on Instagram, where he expressed his happiness and pride in the newborn. In his message, the king said, “Hearty congratulations to the entire House of Oduduwa and Olori Folashade, who today birthed a Prince from the mother side of Ooni Adagba Royal Compound of Lafogido Ruling House and father side of Ooni Agbedegbede Royal Compound of Giesi Ruling house combined to the Royal throne of Oduduwa.”
The homecoming celebration was a moment of great significance for Olori Ashley, who had faced a heartbreaking loss the previous year. In 2023, she had suffered a miscarriage of twins at 14 weeks. Despite the emotional toll, she found solace in her faith, and this event strengthened her resolve. On her Instagram, she opened up about her journey, sharing her deep gratitude to Olodumare (God) for blessing her with the gift of a son. She said, “Even though the enemies tried in our relationship for about a decade, but Olodumare has remained faithful in our lives. Last year was a little dark as our set of twins gained their wings at 14 weeks, but Olodumare remained faithful, he said What you need is a son to carry your forbears linage, a double CROWN PRINCE, now he has blessed us with our gorgeous son, who is not just only a prince of the source, but our CROWN PRINCE from both sides of his parents.”
For the Ooni and his wife, the birth of Prince Ademakinwa represents not only a joyous new chapter in their personal lives but also a moment of deep cultural and royal significance. The couple’s son holds an esteemed position, not just as a royal, but as a symbol of unity between two powerful ruling houses within the Oduduwa dynasty. This royal blessing has been met with an outpouring of love and support from the Ooni’s followers and the wider community, who have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new prince.
The Ooni and Olori Ashley’s journey together began in 2022 when they were married, marking another significant chapter in the royal family’s history. Olori Ashley became the Ooni’s fourth wife when they tied the knot in October of that year. Since their marriage, the couple has faced their fair share of challenges, but their faith and resilience have helped them through.
The arrival of their son, Prince Ademakinwa, marks a moment of triumph for the couple and their family. For Olori Ashley, her personal struggle with loss has been transformed into a powerful testament to faith and perseverance. Her words of gratitude reflect the couple’s belief in the divine timing of their blessings. This new addition to the royal family promises to carry forward the legacy of the Oduduwa dynasty, ensuring that the traditions and history of the Yoruba people continue to thrive for generations to come.
