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The paramount ruler of the Yoruba race, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, (Ojaja II), in this interview unveils grand plans for his 50th birthday celebration, among other topical issues. TOMI FALADE brings excerpts. You are the ruler of one of the earliest tribes in the world.

As you turn 50 in a few months, is there any other thing that you aspire to become? We all come to this world for a certain reason and for me, to the glory of God, there is nothing I will ever aspire to become again in life. I have gotten to my peak and the utmost thing to do is to create a legacy for myself and be impactful to mankind. For me, clocking 50 is beyond celebration.



It is beyond the normal routine of what is expected from everybody. For this, I want to showcase 50 iconic projects as I turn 50. Those 50 iconic projects are very impactful projects that cut across every sector and are also very impactful to human endeavours.

Many people don’t really know what I do. Even before I became the Ooni of Ife in the last nine years, God has used me to set up very strong and formidable projects all over the world. I want to showcase that to the world, for the world to see that truly, you can be on the throne and still impact lives.

The projects cut across so many strata of race, ethnic, and even religious beliefs. When I do the unveiling, people will have a better understanding of who I am. Many people see me in different lights.

It’s like half cup full and half cup empty but I ha.

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