Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has received a royal honour from the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. The monarch conferred on him the chieftaincy title Baba Awada Konge Oduwa, along with luxurious gifts including a brand-new car.
Baba Ijesha expresses gratitude
Baba Ijesha shared his excitement on Facebook, posting a photo with his wife, Afolashade Omiyinka, and the Ooni. Expressing his gratitude, he wrote: “My deepest gratitude to His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife. Baba, thank you for the royal welcome, fatherly love, and the confidence you gave to my wife, Afolashade Omiyinka, and me. For the luxurious gifts you blessed us with and the brand-new car — I am truly humbled.”
He added: “As a son of the soil, I’m also honoured by the chieftaincy title Baba Awada Konge Oduwa. Ile Ife, Ile Oodua! ATI IJOYE PELU GBOGBO OMO ILE IFE. THANK YOU, SIR/MA.”
Social media reactions
The honour has sparked reactions across social media, with many praising the Ooni’s gesture and others debating the choice of recipient. Akeem Babatunde Daramola commented: “People really show Baba ijesha pure love no be small, before APO EWA send am to kirimanje sef he didn't get all these recognition.... maybe he is not guilty true true because you can't be doing evil and still dey receive blessings.. since this man came out from the other side god just dey bless him left, right and centre.”
Irabor Lucky said: “Please, you people should check on one Aunty for me, this one na hot water for their body. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Omiyinka More wins.” Odou Olayemi Roland wrote: “He who laughs last laughs long. Congratulations to you. Iyabo Ojo will cry ocean this time around.” Sowdick Adesigbin added: “This is just a beginning baba ijesha, I believe they are reading comments under your post, headache lo ma pa won.”
Background: Baba Ijesha’s recent family moment
Legit.ng earlier reported that Baba Ijesha shared a heartfelt moment with his wife, fashion entrepreneur CEO Luminee. The Yoruba actor, who recently welcomed a baby boy with his wife, was seen in a video expressing gratitude for his new life and family. The clip showed Baba Ijesha driving with his wife as he revealed that it was the very first time he had travelled with his own family since birth.
The comic actor spoke openly about appreciating his second chance at life after his release from prison months ago, following a conviction on a minor sexual-related offence. He gushed over his wife, calling himself Daddy Korede and referring to her as Mama Kagar. He prayed that nothing would come between them and that they would live long together.
“This is the first time I will travel with my family since I was born. You can see my wife, my beautiful queen. I thank God for my life. I thank God for giving me the privilege to see today. This is my wife, this is our time, and we will use it well. The devil will not separate us. We shall live long to enjoy the fruits of our labour. We shall not die young,” he said.
His wife responded warmly, addressing him as Daddy Kagar and saying “Amen” to his prayers.
Aso Ebi prices spark debate
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Baba Ijesha and CEO Luminee sparked an online debate after revealing expensive Aso Ebi prices for their newborn son’s naming ceremony. The couple shared a flyer announcing that the male package costs 250,000 naira while the female fabric goes for 350,000 naira ahead of the August 27 event. Many internet users argued that the prices are too high for an optional celebrity gathering, while others defended the couple’s choices.
