Ooni of Ife’s Swift Response As King Sunny Ade Bows to Him at Osun Party Leaves Many Talking
- An adorable video, which captured the moment music legend King Sunny Ade met the Ooni of Ife at an event, has captured attention
- The highlight was the popular musician's public show of respect to the culture, and the Ooni's response
- The video, which is circulating on social media, has stirred reactions, with many applauding King Sunny Ade
Nigerian Juju music legend King Sunny Ade has warmed hearts over a video which showed how he greeted the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye, after their paths crossed at a recent event
Sunny Ade and Fuji singer King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall aka, KWAM 1, were the two artistes who performed at the 80th birthday celebration and biography book launch of business mogul, Olatunde Badmus, which had the Ooni of Ife as one of the prominent guests.
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Amid the series of videos from the event that was shared online, a clip of Sunny Ade with the Ooni stood out as it captured the legendary musician and the celebrant displaying deep traditional reverence for the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
The short clip captured the moment Sunny Ade approached the Ooni, who was seated while exchanging pleasantries with the celebrant.
Upon sighting Sunny Ade, who had removed his hat as he bowed to the Ooni, the traditional ruler helped the legendary musician rise, holding his hands as they engaged in a warm conversation, who bowed repeatedly as they exchanged pleasantries.
According to Tribune Online, the event took place in Osogbo, Osun state, with the likes of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and Governor Ademola Adeleke in attendance.
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In related news, Legit.ng reported that a video showing the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, greeting former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo at an event has sparked widespread discussions online.
The video of Sunny Ade and Ooni of Ife at an event is below:
Reactions as Sunny Ade bows to Ooni of Ife
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions that trailed the video. Read the comments below:
ORhidwhan commented:
"The crown come first but respect is reciprocal. That what I see in the video."
olabode151884 said:
"This thing wey this king Dey do soon everybody go wan Dey stand greet am and e go vex am one day, forgetting he allowed it, how can that first man no show sign of respect? at least bow small for the crown."
ademolar1234 commented:
"It’s our culture… not abt age.. including iya oba, they bow to king when it come to some point."
STorpeh said:
"My Ooni you will never go down and Baba Sunny Ade you will live long IJN , Amen."
KhamisAbiodun commented:
"I am sure the King would not even use O for him. The king would say Shey E wa daa da?"
yinkaxx03 wrote:
"He would have bowed,but yoruba kings do not bow to anybody again after being crowned king."
Ooni bonds with his first son
Legit.ng also reported that Ooni of Ife and his first son made waves online over videos of their conversation.
The Ooni, who was delighted to be with his son, stood as the young prince shared what he knew about him, touching his traditional ornaments.
Another heartwarming moment was when the Ooni jokingly asked his son to bid goodbye to his mother, Olori Naomi Silekunola, but the boy insisted he wanted to stay with his father instead.
Source: Legit.ng
