I could tag this ‘A Cold War.’ Ooni of Ife VS Oba of Lagos.
TRADITIONAL DISGRACE: The moment Oba of Lagos humiliated Ooni of Ife publicly.
The viral video showing the Oba Of Lagos refusing to greet the Ooni Of Ife is causing uproar on social media.
In what seems like a cold war of two kings, the monarch of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu publicly shunned the greetings from his counterpart, the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi at a public event in Lagos.
Too bad as the act is creating a supremacy conversation online.
Many Nigerians believe the Oba of Lagos insulted the Ooni of Ife with the gesture.
However, others feel there’s no big deal in it.
In the 25 seconds video which has gone viral, the Ooni of Ife is seen arriving the venue of the event which had the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu II, sitting beside an unidentified oba.
The Ooni walked over to greet the obas, but as soon as he offered the Oba of Lagos his hands, Oba Akiolu looked away and dismissed him with a wave of the hand.
So, the embarrassed monarch quietly returned to his seat.
Ooni of Ife VS Oba of Lagos
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Did the Oba of Lagos really humiliate Ooni of Ife?
Watch the video below…
Meanwhile, some Nigerians on social media have taken it upon themselves as a tool. Lol.
On Faceboo, one Kayode Henry wrote:
“This attitude is unbecoming of a king in Yoruba land. The Ooni of Ife no matter his age is a superior Oba to all other obas.
“If it were to be in the days where culture and tradition still takes its rightful place, all the obas no matter your age should be on their feet whenever the Obaluaye of Ife (Ooni) comes in.
“But the respectful king did not even think about that but came to embrace the Oba of Lagos on his seat, but all he could do is this show of shame.”
Another, Kenny Statesman wrote: “No No No!!! This is not worthy of Oba of Lagos, seriously I’m extremely disappointed.”
Abiodun Olojede wrote: “What an act of arrogance.
“It is very unfortunate that the Oba of Lagos disgraced himself, not the highly respected Ooni of Ife.”
Deji Afolayan wrote:
“I see no reason why Oba Akiolu should act like that, I really like the Oba of Lagos but his action here is uncalled for.”
What’s your take on this really?
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