Live Update From The Burial Ceremony Of Ooni Of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade

At the moment, Ile Ife often referred to as the ancestral home of the Yorubas can be best described as a tourist town.

It has turned to a source of attraction to important dignitaries home and abroad who are trooping in thousands to pay their last respect to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II.

It is still unclear whether the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, is actually dead



As history is being made in the ancient town today, August 14, 2015, an inter-religious service is being held in honour of the king.

The on-going inter-religious service being presided over by both Christian and Muslim clerics is taking place at Afewonro Parks, Enuwa, Ile Ife, Osun state.

The service kicked off with Christian burial rites and subsequently followed by the Muslims rites. While the service will be rounded off  with Iwure- a form of traditional prayers.

The ecstatic service is being graced by important dignitaries from all walks of life in the society. These include various religious leaders, traditional rulers, prominent politicians and business tycoons, indegenes of the town who trooped up to witness the memorable occasion.

Prominent dignitaries present at the colorful occasion are Vice President, Yemi Osinabajo, Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, Senator Iyiola Omisore.

Others are Gen Yinka Adebayo, Gen Akindinade, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti SSG and Gen Akinrinade among others.

The king will be interred according to traditional rites later in the day.

See exclusive pictures from Ooni of Ife’s burial below: