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Ooni of Ife honored with a Billboard in Times Square, New York

  • Writer: Marilyn Ojehonmon Nwene
    Marilyn Ojehonmon Nwene
  • Jul 31, 2020
  • 1 min read

Nigerian popular traditional ruler, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Enitan - Ooni of Ife, is currently being celebrated with a spectacular billboard in Times Square, New York City.


The Oba who is one of the youngest Kings in Nigeria, has done a lot of great things since he ascended the throne in 2015. Ile-Ife the ancient Yoruba city is now a tourist zone that attracts visitors from all over the world. The Oba is a strong advocate for the empowerment and emancipation of women. He also advocates for more investment in Nigerian youth in general.


The video of the Oba's billboard in Times Square have since circulated social media. One of the people behind this beautiful act is prominent Atlanta-based Fashion Designer and Businessman, Kese Jabari.


Jabari who posted the video on his Facebook account on Wednesday, praised the Oba with the following caption:


The Ooni Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi Ojaja II.

'KABIYESI'!

Yoruba King on the throne of 'ODUDUWA'.

'KABIYESI'!!

The Projenitor of the Black Race.

'KABIYESI' By 'Kese Jabari' - The Power Look.

"We honor you...Your Imperial Majesty".




Long may the Ooni of Ife live!

Ooni of Ife celebrated with a billboard in Times Square, New York

 
 
 

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