The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has announced the arrival of twin boys with his wife, Queen Mariam Ajibola.
The monarch shared the joyous news in a celebratory message on Friday.
The birth comes four years after the Ooni’s marriage to Queen Mariam in 2022.
The Queen, an indigene of Kogi State with a professional background in the oil and gas industry, was integrated into the palace after her separation from her previous wife, Naomi Silekunola.
Her entry into the royal court was marked by traditional rites reflecting the deep-seated customs of the House of Oduduwa.
In an official statement released by the Palace’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, the Ooni extended his profound gratitude to Olodumare (God) for the safe delivery of the princes. He confirmed that both the newborns and the Queen are in excellent health, describing the double addition to the family as a “special blessing.”
The Ooni further expressed his appreciation to the public for their sustained prayers and goodwill. He prayed that the young princes would grow in strength and wisdom, eventually serving as distinguished custodians of the Yoruba people’s ancient cultural heritage.
“I appreciated everyone who has continued to support the palace with prayers, love, and goodwill, this moment calls for thanksgiving and celebration“, he said.
The palace has since entered a period of thanksgiving to celebrate this historic royal expansion.