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BY Adedeji Ademola, 6:00pm March 15, 2023,

7 influential traditional rulers in West Africa you should know

by Adedeji Ademola, 6:00pm March 15, 2023,
7 influential traditional rulers in West Africa you should know
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Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife

His Imperial Majesty is a well-known traditional leader in Nigeria and throughout West Africa. He serves as the Yoruba people’s spiritual leader. Although widely recognized as the most significant king in Yorubaland, Nigeria, he is below the age of 50.

He is especially well-liked for his advocacy, influential role in empowering young people, support of cultural heritage, and commitment to the economic development of his people. He is a young businessman with extensive experience in agriculture, engineering, tourism, and real estate. He has traveled extensively and started a number of initiatives to promote and protect Yoruba cultural heritage. He just built a cultural center in Ile-Ife and is quite active in philanthropy.

Last Edited by:Annie-Flora Mills Updated: March 15, 2023

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