- King Sunny Ade, a renowned Nigerian Juju musician, gained admiration online for his respectful interaction with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
- The exchange occurred during a high-profile event celebrating the 80th birthday and biography unveiling of businessman Olatunde Badmus.
- The event featured performances from King Sunny Ade and Fuji star Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, among other entertainers.
Nigerian Juju icon King Sunny Ade has stirred admiration online after a touching video captured his respectful exchange with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, during a recent high-profile gathering.
Sunny Ade and Fuji star Wasiu Ayinde Marshall were among the entertainers who performed at the 80th birthday celebration and biography unveiling of businessman Olatunde Badmus. The event also attracted several dignitaries, including the Ooni of Ife.
Among the clips that surfaced online from the occasion, one video particularly caught the attention of many social media users. The footage showed Sunny Ade expressing deep respect for the monarch in line with Yoruba cultural traditions.
In the clip, the Juju legend was seen approaching the Ooni while the monarch was seated and speaking with guests. After removing his cap and bowing respectfully, Sunny Ade was warmly received by the traditional ruler, who held his hands and helped him up before they shared a brief conversation.
The singer continued to bow respectfully as they exchanged greetings, a moment that many viewers described as admirable and culturally rich.
Reports by Tribune Online stated that the ceremony was held in Osogbo and attracted notable personalities, including Aliko Dangote, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and Ademola Adeleke.
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Read some comments below:
@ORhidwhan:”The crown come first but respect is reciprocal. That what I see in the video.”
@olabode151884:”This thing wey this king Dey do soon everybody go wan Dey stand greet am and e go vex am one day, forgetting he allowed it, how can that first man no show sign of respect? at least bow small for the crown.”
@ademolar1234:”It’s our culture… not abt age.. including iya oba, they bow to king when it come to some point.”
@STorpeh:”My Ooni you will never go down and Baba Sunny Ade you will live long IJN , Amen.”
@KhamisAbiodun:”I am sure the King would not even use O for him. The king would say Shey E wa daa da?”
@yinkaxx03:”He would have bowed,but yoruba kings do not bow to anybody again after being crowned king.”
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