Ooni unveils names of newborn princess

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has officially unveiled the names of his newborn daughter at a traditional naming ceremony held at the ancient Emese Court within the Ooni’s Palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The ceremony, which took place exactly one week after the safe delivery of the royal baby girl, attracted traditional rulers, palace chiefs, custodians of Yoruba culture, members of the royal family, dignitaries, and well-wishers from across the country.

The princess was named Adelewa, Adeyele, Adeshikemi, and Ayoade, Omo Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, with each name carrying symbolic significance for wishes of sweetness, prosperity, wisdom, longevity, abundance, peace, knowledge, fertility, divine protection, and a life of honor.

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