Ooni @50: Adeleke, Fashola, Elegushi others storm Ile-Ife
Unveils cinema, film city in Ife
Shina Abubakar, Osogbo
As the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi celebrated his golden jubilee in grand style, political officeholders, and traditional rulers stormed Ile-Ife to celebrate with His Imperial Majesty.
While former Lagos State Governor and Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, SAN, commissioned Ojaja cinema inside the Ojaja Arena as part of the birthday activities, Governor Ademola Adeleke led the cake-cutting event in honour of the monarch.
Former Vanguard Managing Director and Provost Gbenga Adefaye and Bisi Olatilo led media gurus to the event, and Chief Tunde Pinke of MicCom Golf led the captain of industries to the Ojaja Grand Resort.
Speaking earlier at the palace, Fashola described Ooni as a pride of the Yoruba race, saying his pursuit of unity among Oduduwa descendants globally is unprecedented.
His words, “Kabiyesi within nine years of your ascension to the great Oduduwa throne has brought glory to the race. Your pursuit of unity among Oduduwa descendants across the world.
“We your subjects are proud of you, we love and appreciate your dedication to preserving Yoruba cultural heritage. Kabiyesi, we love you”.
In his remark at the birthday grand finale, Governor Ademola Adeleke described Ooni Ogunwusi as peace-loving monarch, whose passion for the development of Nigeria and the welfare of youth is unrivalled.
Speaking at the inauguration of the cinema the frontline monarch who noted that the bigger plan is to build one of the biggest film and talent discovery cities in Ile-Ife, explained that reputable institutions of learning including the Ojaja University, Eyenkorin Kwara State, which he owns will be engaged in cultivating a beneficial town-gown relationship.
“My direct interaction with young Nigerians particularly on our campuses reveals to me that the country has not fully tapped into their potential. I am glad that our Afrobeat music has become an asset across Africa and beyond but I am confident that we can do more in the global entertainment arena, especially by telling our stories through cinema and films.
“Just imagine the number of employment that can be generated from a successful movie presentation, musical display and its like. These are the advantages associated with the entertainment industry, it will equally boost the country’s economy and generate huge foreign exchange.” The Ooni added.
Some prominent dignitaries at the event include, Osun State Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi, Senator Olubuyi Fadeyi, Hon. Taofeek Ajilesoro, Osun House of Assembly Speaker, Adewale Egbedun, former Speaker, Timothy Owoeye, former Deputy Governor, Osun, Grace Titi-Ponle and Labour Party Governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.
Some traditional rulers present include the Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Adesimbo Victor, Elegushi, Oba Saheed Ademola, Oniru of Lagos, Oba Abduiwasiu Omogbolahan, Olowu-Kuta, Oba Abdulhameed Oyelude among many other.
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