A video of Nollywood comic actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, and his wife CEO Luminee visiting the Ooni of Ife Adeyeye Ogunwusi's palace in Ile Ife, Osun State, has surfaced on social media. The footage captures the heartwarming exchange between the traditional ruler and the actor, including a moment when the Ooni showered powerful prayers on Baba Ijesha in the Yoruba language.
Chieftaincy Claim and Palace Reception
Baba Ijesha had previously claimed in a Facebook post that the Ooni conferred on him the chieftaincy title of Baba Awada Konge Oduwa and presented him with a brand-new car. While the monarch has not publicly confirmed this honor as of the time of reporting, the newly emerged video shows how Baba Ijesha and his wife were received at the palace. In one clip, the actor and his crew knelt before the Ooni, singing his praises. Baba Ijesha told the monarch that he could not embark on anything without first paying a visit to the palace.
Mixed Reactions from Netizens
The video has sparked a fresh round of reactions on social media, with some netizens criticizing the Ooni for supporting Baba Ijesha despite his past controversies. User carderrecords commented, "Omo Cry Go Plenty Dis Week Becos Dis Photoshoot For Palace Go Cause Gobe." Another user, solanke_oluwatomisin, said, "Some story comes from pain and you know the craziest part. God know exactly the way he’s going to do it." Temiladetotemilade added, "Anu we cannot fight for God hmmmm merciful God kabiosi." However, olori_d1 defended the actor, stating, "If he did what they acknowledged, powerful people will not support him till now. Not every social media lie should be believed, some people have used this social media to pass fake narratives." Official_jimcook4real remarked, "Baba Ijesa Obasanjo of our time from prison to grace."
Aso Ebi Prices Spark Debate
In a related development, Baba Ijesha and CEO Luminee recently 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.
