Before the D Day,the media had been agog with stories of how Grand the installation of Princess Toyin Kolade as the new Iyalaje Oodua by the Ooni of Ife ,Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi,would be.And when the chosen date finally came,the installation turned out to be really Grand,with all the razzmatazz.
The entire community of Ile Ife was full of Glitz and Glamour days, as his Imperial Majesty, Kabiyesi Ooni Enitan Ogunwusi finally installed popular society woman, Prince Toyin Kolade asl Iyalaje Oodua.
The coronation was a 3 day event which began on Thursday 15th July, and extended till Saturday 17th July, 2021. A number of activities were put in place to mark the coronation ceremony.
Thursday being the first day saw some traditional rites conducted at the Palace premises as part of the requirement and procedures of the installation.
The second day was a Friday. It marked the launching of the Ìfẹ́ Grand Resort & Industrial Hub located in the heart of Ile Ìfẹ́. It is a magnificent resort centre worthy of his royal majesty. The executive governor of Osun state, Gboyega Oyetola commissioned the center for official use amidst top personalities present at the event.
The third day, Saturday was a beehive of activities.
It began with prayer sessions at the Ooni's palace, followed by a visitation to the sacred Aje shrine was done ,coupled with another prayer session. The later part of the day was meant for the grand reception of guests and people of the community who trooped in to felicitate with the new Iyalaje. The reception was held at the newly commissioned resort center.
The reception was so classic and angelic. It was an all white event as everybody in the hall was styled in white attire.
Fuji Icon, K1 was at his best on stage thrilling the audience with his classics. Adding to the vibes to the entire was ace comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka D 1st ,who was the official master of ceremony for the day. The performance of the duo of Imohiosen Patrick known as DJ Neptune and Precious Andrews aka DJ Ritzy didn't go unnoticed as they both spiced up the event at intervals. They were quite a couple of stage performances. Notable among them was the ever- gifted little twins gospel singers known as The Glorious twins.
The entire event was massive. The entire town was full of fun and excitement. All the top hotels in Ìfẹ́ were fully booked by dignitaries and high profile personalities who stormed Ìle Ìfẹ́ for the coronation ceremony of the newly installed Iyalaje Oodua .
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