The palace of Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has dismissed reports that the controversial Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, was conferred with a chieftaincy title.
The clarification comes after the actor, on Friday, shared photographs of himself and his wife kneeling before the monarch during a visit to the palace. In the post, Baba Ijesha claimed that the Ooni had bestowed on him the title ‘Baba Awada Konge Oduwa’, which translates to Father of Comedy Meets Oduduwa.
The claim quickly gained traction on social media, triggering mixed reactions from Nigerians, with some congratulating the actor. In contrast, others questioned the basis for such an honour, considering his controversial public profile.
Reacting to the development, Ooni’s palace said no chieftaincy title was conferred on Baba Ijesha. The palace explained that the monarch’s phrase was merely a light-hearted, humorous remark, consistent with the Ooni’s warm and
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