Ooni of Ife Attends Ex-Wife Naomi Silekunola’s Convocation at Elizade University
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Friday joined family and friends to celebrate his former wife, Naomi Silekunola, as she graduated from Elizade University in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State.
The monarch’s presence at the ceremony was captured in a video shared on Instagram by gospel singer Dare Justified.
In the clip, the Ooni was seen exchanging greetings with guests, holding his son, and posing for photographs. At one point, he was also seen handing the child two bundles of N1,000 notes.
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Dare Justified described the event as a memorable occasion held in honour of Silekunola, expressing joy that the Ooni attended to share in the celebration.
“A special day celebrating the remarkable Her Majesty, Prophetess Naomi Silekunola at her convocation ceremony at Elizade University, Akure! What an incredible and memorable time,” he wrote.
He added that it was a great honour to have the Ooni present to celebrate the milestone with family and friends, while congratulating Silekunola and praying for greater accomplishments ahead.
Ahead of the graduation, Naomi had disclosed that she sat for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination more than 10 years after finishing secondary school to secure admission into the university, where she studied International Relations.
Elizade University combined its 10th and 11th convocation ceremonies for the event, which celebrated 964 graduands, including 116 who finished with first-class honours.
Naomi married the Ooni in late 2018. The couple welcomed their son, Tadenikawo, in November 2020, before Naomi announced their separation in December 2021.
BY ABDULBAQI JIBREEL AJAO
