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Ooni Of Ife

Name: Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi

Birthdate: October 17, 1974

Birthplace: Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

Occupation: Traditional Ruler, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, is the 51st Ooni of Ife, ascending the throne in 2015 as the spiritual leader of the Yoruba people. Born in Ile-Ife, he hails from the Giesi Ruling House.

A Polytechnic Ibadan accounting graduate, he is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.

Before his reign, he was a real estate mogul, leading projects like Southpointe and Northpointe Estates in Lagos.

As Ooni, he promotes Yoruba culture, youth empowerment, and peace, founding Ojaja University and Inagbe Resort.

He has empowered thousands of youths and supports widows through initiatives like Hopes Alive. Honoured with the CFR, he chairs the Osun State Council of Obas and fosters global cultural ties.

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by  Wale Akinola

The visit will open an heritage house as an export point for Nigerian businesses under the Nigerian Diaspora Exchange of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). As the spiritual head of Yoruba race globally, Ooni Ogunwusi