Oba-Elect, Olowolekomoh Pays Tribute To K1 Ultimate As Ijebu Stands Still

From the 18th to 26th of September, the ancient city of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, literarily stood still as the Awujale and Paramount king of Ijebuland, Awujale, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona (Ogbagba II), bestowed two of the highest traditional titles in the kingdom on popular fuji artist, Prince Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde Adesanya K1 Ultimate, the Otunba Fidipote Royal dynasty and ‘Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebuland.

The event began on September 18 when Prince Ayinde was sequestered in the city’s Idewon quarters, as tradition requires. The famed musician, along with his wife, was carried in a colorful procession led by horse riders into the traditional Ojuorishagbola shrine for his ILETE, at Idewon Quarters Ijebu-Ode.

Different bands including the musicians were stationed on Idewon Street to entertain guests made up of movie actors, government officials, royal fathers from across the South West as well as other celebrities.

A powerful delegation from the Oba-elect of Odo-Nla, Ikorodu-Lagos, HRM Olusoga Elias Adeyemi Olowolekomoh, was also on the ground for the seven seven secluded days of the ILETE and beyond.

Incidentally, as tradition demands for all descendants of Fidipote Royal family Ijebu-Ode, the new Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebuland and Olowolekomoh hail from the same genealogical dynasty of Fidipote Royal family Ijebu-Ode descendants, where Prince Ade-esho Odeyemi Fidipote, the progenitor of Omo Oba Meta of Odo-Nla Royal family, Ikorodu Division, Lagos State hailed from.

Immediately, traditional rites began to prepare the new Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebuland for his new role.

The rites lasted for seven whole days and it ended on Sunday, September 25.

For seven days, Prince Ayinde Marshal was secluded while traditional rites were performed.

Visitors from far and wide came to pay tribute to the Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebu and Odo Nla was not left out.

Prince Sijuade Oyebo who led the delegation of 25 people of the Oba-elect of Odo Nla, Olowolekomoh, had his time with the new Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebu on his ILETE at Ojuorishagbola shrine, Idewon Quarters where he delivered his goodwill message.

Prince Sijuade Hammed Oyebo who spoke in Yoruba made it clear he was an emissary of Oba-elect Olowolekomoh from Odo-Nla Kingdom Ikorodu, Lagos.

“I, Ọba-Elect, HRM Oluṣọga Elias Adeyẹmi Olowolekomọh, on behalf of the entire Genealogical Dynasty of Prince Ade-eshọ Odeyẹmi Fidipọtẹ, (From the lineage of Olori Bamijaye Fidipote) the great and legendary hunter who is the progenitor of Ọmọ’ba Mẹta of Odo-Nla Royal family, Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, congratulate and rejoice with you on your conferment as Otunba Fidipote Royal family and OLORI ỌMỌ ỌBA OF AKILE IJẸBULAND.

“Your selection as the Otunba Fidipote Royal family and Olori Omo Oba of Akile Ijebuland has endowed the position with your years on both the front and back of all Ijẹbu citizens in particular and the Yorubas in general. You championed passionately for the music industry which ranked you among equals in your professional field. You pushed for fair treatment of Nigerians and fought on behalf of those in need.”

Olowolekomoh continued: “You sought to ensure that Nigeria is a country where all citizens have fair access to opportunities and can enjoy the fruits of our progress using your artistic prowess.

As an indigenous and world-acclaimed artiste of noble repute for both young and old and subsequently, of Social and Family Development, you worked tirelessly to extend needed help to women, families, and children.”

The Odo Nla Oba elect praised the decision of the Awujale of Ijebu Ode on the choice of Prince Wasiu  Olasunkanmi Ayinde Adesanya MON “Marshal”.

“Your choice by the legendary Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona OFR (Ogbagba II ) in his wisdom could not be more than appropriate for you to the position which cannot be over-emphasised as the best choice. In discharging your duties, your fairness will uphold the decorum of the entire Yoruba race, and your firmness will ensure that the progress is smooth and orderly. Under your guidance, the good standings of the Yoruba race will continue to be maintained and emulated,” Olowolekomoh concluded.

In response, Prince Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde Adesanya appreciated the gesture of the delegation from Odo Nla even as he assured that he would personally be on the ground at the coronation of Prince Olowolekomoh scheduled to be held before the year runs out.

“I am happy, I am very happy to receive the delegation of Oba elect Olowolekomoh. I and Prince Olowolekomoh have come a very long way and I assure you that I will be present at his coronation as Oba of Odo Nla by the grace of God.”

He offered prayers for the delegation as part of the rites.

On September 26, the day set aside for the coronation proper, Ijebu Ode practically went into lockdown mode. From the Palace of the Awujale where Prince Wasiu Ayinde went with family and friends to receive the Royal blessing of the Paramount king of the Ijebu nation, to the Mayeigun Royal Resort where the reception took place, it was a beehive of activities.