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16/08/2025

For Learning and Culture: Ooni of Ife Calls for Deeper Town–Gown Relationship, Urges OAU to Partner With Palace in Promoting Culture

FOR LEARNING AND CULTURE: OONI OF IFE CALLS FOR DEEPER TOWN –GOWN RELATIONSHIP, URGES OAU TO PARTNER WITH PALACE IN PROMOTING CULTURE The Ooni of Ife, Arole ...

16/08/2025

FOR LEARNING AND CULTURE: OONI OF IFE CALLS FOR DEEPER TOWN –GOWN RELATIONSHIP, URGES OAU TO PARTNER WITH PALACE IN PROMOTING CULTURE

The Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has called for stronger collaboration between Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and the palace in advancing Yoruba culture and heritage.

The monarch’s remarks came during the stage presentation of Ijaye, a Yoruba classic by legendary dramatist Wale Ogunyemi, performed in his honour by the renowned Okin Trains Theatre Troupe in collaboration with the House of Oduduwa. The production, which featured talented staff and students of OAU, was staged inside the palace.

The Ooni noted that while the institution has continued to excel in academic and artistic pursuits, the level of town–gown relationship in Ile-Ife still falls short of its full potential.

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15/08/2025

OONI OF IFE THRILLED BY EPIC YORUBA PLAY ‘IJAYE ’ PERFORMED INSIDE HIS PALACE

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In a rare cultural moment, the Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa, Olofin Adimula, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, witnessed a captivating performance of Ijaye, a classic Yoruba play written by the legendary dramatist Wale Ogunyemi.

The production — staged in honour of the Ooni right inside his palace by the renowned Okin Trains Theatre Troupe in collaboration with the House of Oduduwa and featuring talented students and staff of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife — coincided with his hosting of His Majesty King Monday Obukohwo Whiskey Ph.D, Udurhie I, Ovie of the Great Idjerhe Kingdom, Delta State, at the historic Ile Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife.

This rare overlap of cultural performance and royal diplomacy further reinforced unity, mutual respect, and shared cultural pride.

From powerful chants to captivating acting, it was an unforgettable fusion of royalty, art, and heritage that left the palace audience — and the Ooni himself — visibly moved.

In a rare cultural moment, the Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa, Olofin Adimula, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, witnessed a capti...

15/08/2025

ROYALTY MEETS CULTURE: OONI OF IFE HOSTS OVIE OF IDJERHE KINGDOM AMID EPIC YORUBA PLAY AT ILE OODUA PALACE

On Wednesday night, the Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, warmly received His Majesty King Monday Obukohwo Whiskey Ph.D, Udurhie I, Ovie of the Great Idjerhe Kingdom, Delta State, during a courtesy visit to the Ile Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife.

The royal meeting coincided with a captivating performance of the epic Yoruba play Ijaye by students of Obafemi Awolowo University, staged in honour of the Ooni right inside his palace.

The night was a beautiful fusion of royalty, history, art, and indigenous entertainment, highlighted by the presentation of a culturally iconic artwork from the royal court of Ile-Ife to the visiting monarch — a symbolic gesture of unity and cultural pride.

On Wednesday night, the Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa, Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, warmly received His Majesty King Monday Obuk...

14/08/2025

OAU STUDENT TAKES OWN LIFE AFTER CHECKING EXAMINATION RESULTS

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) community has been thrown into mourning following the death of a student in the Faculty of Dentistry, who reportedly took his own life shortly after the release of examination results.

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The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) community has been thrown into mourning following the death of a student in the Faculty of Dentistry, who reporte

10/08/2025

OAU Launches Urgent Public Appeal as Chemistry Student Goes Missing

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has called on members of the public to assist in locating a female student who has been m

09/08/2025

Nollywood Star Muyideen Oladapo ‘Lala’ Makes Suprise Appearance at Osun Osogbo Festival 2025 Grand Finale

It was pure excitement at the Osun-Osogbo Festival 2025 grand finale as beloved Nollywood actor Muyideen Oladapo, popularly known as Lala, made a surprise ap...

09/08/2025

From Palace Grounds to Sacred Grove: Arugba Procession Takes Centre Stage at Osun Osogbo Festival 2025

From Palace Grounds to Sacred Grove: Arugba Procession Takes Centre Stage at Osun Osogbo Festival 2025

09/08/2025

Beyond the Processions: Early Moments, Rare Scenes at Osun Osogbo Festival 2025

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09/08/2025

Massive Crowd, Cheers Accompany Young Arugba Osunbunmi as She Walks to the Sacred Osun Osogbo Grove

08/08/2025

Arugba Steps Out for Osun Osogbo Festival 2025

08/08/2025

Ooni of Ife Graces Historic Groundbreaking Ceremony of Asiwaju Alex Duduyemi Pavilion in Ile-Ife. Watch Full Length Video on YouTube