Festivities are ongoing at the palace of the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi in Ile-Ife, Osun State over his 50th birthday.
At midnight on Thursday, fireworks went up at the palace in celebration of the first-class monarch.
The Ooni was joined in the celebration by his wives, members of the traditional council, Elegushi of Ikate land, Oba Saheed Elegushi; Oniru of Iru land, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal and others.
The monarch said he was full of appreciation for all who are celebrating. He also prayed for them that they would be celebrated.
Oba Ogunwusi was born on October 17, 1974, into the family of Ropo and Margaret Ogunwusi.
He is from the Ojaja ruling compound of the Giesi ruling house of Ile-Ife.
He ascended to the throne on October 26, 2015, after the passing of Oba Okunade Sijuwade in August 2015. His coronation was on December 7, 2015.
