The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his estranged wife, Prophetess Naomi, put aside their differences to come together for a special event in Akure, where they reunited with their son.
At the inauguration of Ojaja Park in Akure, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, marked the occasion with a Night of Praise, where he was joined by his estranged wife, Queen Naomi, and their son, Prince Tadenikawo, in a rare display of unity, with other wives of the monarch also in attendance, and a heartwarming moment captured on camera showing the Ooni sharing a tender conversation with Naomi as she cradled their child.
The video of the Ooni’s interaction with Queen Naomi has sparked widespread speculation online, with numerous social media users suggesting that the monarch still harbors romantic feelings for his estranged wife.
One Shades of Grains wrote, “He is still in love with her
One Ire Clothing wrote, “I love what I am seeing, I wish they come back
One Darasimi22 wrote, “The King is still in love with her, it’s a show of shame for him that was why he had to marry those plenty wives and that Folasade is the weapon fashioned against Naomi. She went spiritual for Naomi’s packing
One Diary of a Millie Genzmom wrote, “Rumors have it that she is back with the King. Congratulations
One Denike_Ella wrote, “Na because of Naomi dem build that park for Akure. Nothing una wan tell me
One Vawulence Student wrote, “Naomi is the Arolake she has his heart honestly. The way Ooni looks at Tade shows a lot. They were in love and I believe her leaving wasn’t natural due to the others who wanted to enter
One My_kiitchen_speaks wrote, “He respects and loves her. That’s why he built the praise park in her hometown, Akure”.
In a shocking move, Olori Naomi, the second wife of the Ooni of Ife, took to Instagram in December 2022 to publicly declare the end of her three-year marriage to the monarch.
Going on, Olori Naomi, mother of Prince Tadenikawo, has firmly shut down any speculation about reconciling with the Ooni of Ife, citing his six wives as a deal-breaker. Reflecting on her past marriage, she acknowledged both joyful and painful experiences, admitting she was naive and vulnerable when she wed the monarch. However, she emphasized that her experiences have taught her valuable life lessons, making her wiser and more resilient, and she’s moved on.
The Ooni of Ife also talked about his past marital struggles in October, revealing that he faced ridicule and felt isolated after his queen left, with many questioning his authority as a king without a partner. He shared that he sought solace in prayer, asking God why he was facing such challenges despite his good deeds. According to the Ooni, God reassured him, and he has since moved forward, now surrounded by multiple queens in the palace.
After his separation from Olori Naomi, the Ooni of Ife swiftly remarried, taking six new wives Olori Mariam, Olori Elizabeth Akinmuda, Olori Tobi Phillips, Olori Ashley, Olori Ronke, and Olori Temitope in a remarkably short span of just three months.
During his 48th birthday and seventh coronation anniversary celebrations, the Ooni of Ife addressed speculation surrounding his multiple marriages, revealing that he was compelled to adhere to the traditional customs of Ile Ife, which necessitated taking additional wives, including Mariam Anako and others, after initial attempts to modernize certain practices proved unsuccessful.
The Ooni of Ife has expanded his family, blessing him with three new addition. Twins with Olori Tobi Phillips earlier this year, and a son with Olori Ashley, joining Prince Tadenikawo, his child with former wife Olori Naomi.