Nigeria: Ooni's Grandma Dies 'Praising God'

9 February 2016

Osogbo — The grandmother of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Madam Mariani Adeyemi Ogunwusi, died yesterday at the age of 104, expressing gratitude to God on her deathbed that her grandson, Oba Ogunwusi, became the Ooni in her lifetime.

The Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni's Palace in Ile-Ife, Mr Moses Olafare, confirmed the death yesterday.

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