The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has unveiled the names of his newborn princess at a traditional naming ceremony held at the Emese Court of the Ooni’s Palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
The ceremony, held on Sunday, came one week after the safe delivery of the baby girl by the monarch’s wife, Queen Oluwatosin Ogunwusi.
The event attracted traditional rulers, palace chiefs, custodians of Yoruba culture, members of the royal family and other dignitaries who gathered to celebrate the latest addition to the House of Oduduwa.
According to a statement issued by the Senior Media Officer of the Ooni’s Palace, Sodiq Lawal, on behalf of the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, the ceremony featured prayers, royal blessings and traditional rites associated with the ancient Ife kingdom.
During the ceremony, the Lowa Adimula of Ife, Oba Ademola Adeyeye, announced the names of the princess with the approval of the Ooni.
The newborn was named Adelewa, Adeyele, Adeshikemi and Ayoade, Omo Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.
The traditional rites were conducted by custodians of various deities, known as Oba Isoro, alongside Ife Obas and high chiefs.
Several traditional items, including honey, sugarcane, kola nuts, bitter kola, alligator pepper, dried fish, money, water, palm oil and other symbolic materials, were used during the prayers.
The items, according to the traditional custodians, represented prayers for wisdom, prosperity, longevity, peace, abundance, knowledge, protection and honour for the royal child.
While offering prayers for the newborn, the Lowa Adimula asked Olodumare to grant her sound health, wisdom, strength, grace and a long life, urging that she grow into a worthy representative of the royal dynasty.
He also congratulated the Ooni and Queen Oluwatosin on the arrival of the baby, praying that her birth would bring greater peace, unity and prosperity to Ile-Ife and the Yoruba people.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Ooni expressed gratitude to Olodumare for the safe delivery of the princess, describing her birth as a divine blessing to the royal household and the House of Oduduwa.
Ogunwusi said the arrival of the princess had brought immense joy to his family and would be celebrated by the people of Ile-Ife and the wider Yoruba race.
He prayed that the newborn would grow in wisdom, grace, honour, good health and divine favour, while remaining connected to the cultural heritage and values of the Yoruba people.
The monarch also thanked traditional rulers, palace chiefs, family members, friends and well-wishers for their prayers and support following the arrival of the royal baby.
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