The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, is celebrating the 5th birthday of his son, Prince Tadenikawo, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Naomi Silekunola.
Taking to his Instagram page, the Ife monarch described him as his beloved son, stating that in him, he sees the promise of tomorrow, the breath of heritage, the continuation of their sacred dynasty.
Ooni said his laughter brings light to their royal dynasty, and his presence renews his faith in the enduring greatness of their people.
Raining prayers on him, the Ooni said Tadenikawo is more than a sin; it is a gift, a legacy, and a testament to God’s grace.
“Today, my heart overflows with gratitude to Eledumare as I celebrate the 5th birthday of my beloved son, Prince Tadenikawo.
In you, I see the promise of tomorrow, the breath of heritage, and the continuation of our sacred dynasty. Your laughter brings light to our royal dynasty, and your presence renews my faith in the enduring greatness of our people.
As you grow in wisdom and stature, may the ancestors guide your steps, and may the Almighty crown your journey with purpose, honour, and divine favour.
Tadenikawo, you are more than a son; you are a gift, a legacy, and a testament to God’s grace.
Happy birthday, my prince. Your destiny is blessed, and your path is guided. Long may you live to fulfil the glory that awaits you”.
For his 3rd birthday in 2023, the Ooni had reunited with Naomi to celebrate him. In photos that made rounds online, the Ooni was captured with Naomi in the palace as they celebrated their son’s birthday.
The ex-couple reunited again with their son for the opening of a project in Akure, which is Naomi’s hometown. Queen Naomi, alongside her son and other wives of the monarch, were present at the event. In one of the clips, the Ooni was captured talking to Naomi as she held on to their son.
Recall that in December 2022, Olori Naomi surprised many when she announced the end of her 3-year marriage to the monarch in a statement on her Instagram page.
Speaking on her divorce, the mother of the crowned Prince, ruled out the possibility of returning to the palace, as she noted how the monarch now has six wives. She said that though there were sweet moments in her marriage, there were also bitter moments, and she was too innocent and soft when she got married. But, she has learned now that life isn’t like that.
Also speaking on his crashed marriage in October, the Ooni noted how people mocked him and said there was no respect for a king who had no queen, which made him call on God and ask questions. Ooni claimed that God told him to put his mind at rest and fast forward to now, he has Queens everywhere in the palace.