All roads had led to Benin City on Saturday, 12th March 2016 as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and the beautiful Wuraola Otiti Obanor held their traditional marriage even though Oba Ogunwusi was not physically present there. Ooni’s new wife bears the same name as his late mother, Princess Margaret ‘Wuraola’ Ogunwusi.
Many have been wondering if the charming first-class king ascended the throne without a wife. The 41-year-old king was married to Bukola Bombata who stepped out with him during his coronation in December 2015. Then-Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi at 33 years old, married Bukola {nee Bombata} in 2008. They had a traditional wedding, and holy solemnization in the church.
Things were reportedly not going on smoothly on the homefront with the estranged couple but before news of their separation was made public, Oba Ogunwusi shut down speculations about his marriage status when he started appearing at public events without Bukola.
Taking a look back at Ooni and Wuraola’s whirlwind romance and where it all began, a source told Dawn-To-Dusk News that the Ooni of Ife met Miss Wuraola Obanor in Lagos where he lived previously and owned a thriving real estate business – Essential Homes headquartered in Lekki.
It was in Lagos that the Ooni and Wuraola were said to have been introduced. The source further told Dawn-To-Dusk News that: “Ooni is very happy and they get along so well. They’re having a great time together.”
The source further said, there are so many qualities that Ooni found in Wuraola: aside her beauty, she’s respectful, gracious, cool-headed, and homely.
Friends have since said they have never seen Ooni as happy as he is with Wuraola, and her joy is evident whenever they are together!
Source: Dawn To Dusk News; Photo credit: Thisdaylive.