Queen of Ooni of Ife , Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi , Congratulates Alhaja Awofisayo on Her 100th Birthday
Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi, the Queen of Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has sent her warmest congratulations to Alhaja Awofisayo Ademiluyi Ajagun on the occasion of her 100th birthday celebration. Alhaja Awofisayo, who hails from the renowned Awofisayo dynasty of Ile Ife, Osun State, is the daughter of the 48th Ooni of Ife, Oba Ademiluyi Ajagun, who ruled between 1910 and 1930.
Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi, a direct descendant of Ooni Oduduwa through the lineage of Ooni Oranmiyan and the great great great granddaughter of Ooni Akinmoyero, expressed her heartfelt best wishes for the celebrant. She emphasized the significance of this milestone in Alhaja Awofisayo’s life and extended her congratulations to the entire Awofisayo family.
The centenarian, Alhaja Awofisayo, is renowned for her remarkable lucidity and ability to recall events with accuracy despite her age. To mark this joyous occasion, a special thanksgiving prayer will be held in the Islamic tradition, given Alhaja Awofisayo’s role as the Iya Adinni of Ifeland. The celebration will be followed by a reception to honor the life and legacy of the esteemed matriarch.
Born into the imperial family of Ile Ife, Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi married into the present imperial family of the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II. With her own unique lineage and noble background, Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi adds her voice to the joyous celebration of Alhaja Awofisayo’s remarkable life.
The entire community joins in celebrating the centennial milestone of Alhaja Awofisayo, a living link to the rich history and cultural heritage of Ile Ife. The occasion serves as a moment of reflection on the historical legacy that spans generations and continues to shape the lives of the people of Ifeland.
