Ooni Of Ife Embarks On 7 Days Privacy As He Prepares To Unveil His New Olori At Olojo Festival

Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni Of Ife has gone on a 7-day seclusion exercise, which he started on Sunday, September 24.


In this process, the Ooni separates himself from the people to cleanse his palace and himself of all the evil forces. After the cleansing, he leads the people to Okemogun shrine and renews his kingship vows. This year’s Olojo Festival which is expected to take place on Saturday. Ooni explained that Olojo Festival was about the celebration of the creation of the first day by God. It is also expected that the new Olori Bolanlle Ogunwusi would be unveiled during this year’s Olojo festival since the ex queen, Olori Wuraola had left the palace. The Olojo Festival 2016 was marked by the current Oba Ogunwusi with former Olori Wuraola by his side.

The Ooni is to come out after the seventh day and he would wear the Aare crown, a crown he wears once in a year.

In his words;

“Our ancestors will be appeased during the period and by the time I come out on Saturday for the grand finale, the seclusion rites would have been be concluded.
It is a celebration of the creation of the universe and many visitors from within the country and the Diaspora will come around to celebrate with us. My duty is specifically to offer prayers and that I will do to the best of my ability.
This year’s Olojo Festival will witness an unprecedented participation of foreigners; the members of the Black Caucus of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and about 150 other black Americans have already indicated interest to participate in the festival."