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Wednesday, 29 July 2015

Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II Dies at 85

According to report the ruler of the Source and leader of the Yoruba's, The Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade "Olubuse II", has died at the age of 85. Born in Ile-Ife to the Ogbooru ruling house, Sijuwade was the grandson of the Ooni Sijuwade Adelekan Olubuse I. Family sources say he died at about 5pm yesterday after a brief illness. He was reportedly flown to UK in an air ambulance after he became unconscious following his illness. The late Oba is survived by wives and children. May his soul rest in peace Amen.

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