The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, and his wife, Olori Mariam Ogunwusi, have unveiled their Ooni of Ife twin princes during a colourful palace ceremony in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
The royal family gathered with traditional chiefs, dignitaries, relatives and well-wishers on Friday, September 11, for the special homecoming and presentation of the twin princes.
The ceremony gave the public a closer look at the Ooni of Ife twin princes, who wore matching white outfits as the royal family presented them at the palace.
Ooni Carries Twin Princes at Palace
Videos from the event have attracted attention online, showing the Ooni proudly carrying his twin princes as guests celebrated with the royal family.
He wore white traditional attire, a matching cap and coral beads as members of the royal household and invited guests gathered around him.
The event featured traditional outfits, prayers and celebrations, reflecting the cultural significance attached to royal births in Ile-Ife.
Traditional rulers, palace chiefs, family members and other dignitaries also attended the ceremony. They joined the royal household in celebrating the princes.
Twins Were Born in May
The twins were born to Olori Mariam in May 2026. The Ooni announced their arrival on May 15, saying that both the mother and children were in good health.
The royal family held a traditional naming ceremony for the boys in May. The family named them Taiwo and Kehinde
The latest palace gathering was therefore not the twins’ birth or their first naming ceremony. Rather, it provided another significant opportunity for the royal family to formally present the princes and celebrate them publicly.
The colourful ceremony has attracted attention online. Videos from the event show the Ooni proudly carrying his twin sons as guests celebrated with the royal family.
