Osun Monarch Receives Royal Welcome in UK Amid Cultural Celebrations
- Oba Joseph Toriola, the Ogunsua of Modakeke, received a ceremonial welcome in the UK, marked by traditional drumming and community celebrations
- The Modakeke Progressive Union UK and Ireland will host a royal dinner in his honor, strengthening cultural ties
- The visit highlights the importance of traditional leadership in uniting diaspora communities
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The Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Toriola, has embarked on a royal visit to the United Kingdom, where he was greeted with a vibrant and ceremonial welcome.
The monarch’s arrival at Heathrow Airport in London was marked by traditional drumming and a gathering of community members, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Modakeke people.
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Dinner plans made for Osun monarch
Videos of the event, shared on Facebook by Dotun Adeoluwa Prince, captured the lively atmosphere as Oba Toriola was received with enthusiasm and reverence.
The footage highlights the deep respect and admiration the Yoruba community in the UK holds for their traditional leader.
In addition to the warm reception, plans are underway for a grand royal dinner hosted by the Modakeke Progressive Union UK and Ireland. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, aims to honor Oba Toriola and celebrate the enduring ties between the Modakeke community and its diaspora.
A flyer circulating on social media has generated significant anticipation for the gathering, which is expected to draw attendees from across the UK and Ireland.
The visit underscores the importance of cultural preservation and the role of traditional leaders in fostering unity among their people, both at home and abroad.
Oba Toriola’s presence in the UK serves as a bridge between generations, reinforcing the values and traditions of the Modakeke kingdom.
Did Ooni of Ife Use Real Human Head to Perform Rituals?
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a video has been shared on Facebook with claims that it shows the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, publicly performing rituals with a human head.
The first-class monarch is seen pouring gin over what looks like a decapitated human head placed on a white cloth in a box.
Source: Twitter
The video's caption reads:
“Only in Nigeria will a known traditional ruler will be publicly performing ritual with human head without being arrested, tried and imprisoned. I give up”.
The claim can also be found in this Facebook post and another post. But is it true that the Ooni used a real human head for festival rituals? A fact-checking platform, Africa Check, launched a probe.
Further checks by the fact-checking platform on YouTube using the keyword 'Obatala festival' revealed a separate video of the Ooni pouring gin over a figure in a cart - a recognised part of the festival.
The fact-checking platform ruled that the object in the video is a figurine or model of a human head, and not a real human head.
Ooni of Ife announces creation of hospital
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Ooni of Ife announced the creation of the Equity Health Group. A facility of the hospital opened for public use.
In a statement shared on his verified Instagram page, the top monarch stated that Equity Health Group "seeks to harness this potential by exploring and scientifically certifying alternative medicines, including herbs, through a research consortium led by Ojaja University."
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