Punch Newspapers·2 min read·medium
Baba Ijesha got car, not chieftaincy title, Ooni's palace sa
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Temitope Adetunji
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The palace of the Ooni of Ife has clarified that actor Baba Ijesha received a car gift from the monarch but was not conferred with a chieftaincy title. The actor had previously claimed on social media that he received both honors.
Why it matters
This highlights the intersection of celebrity culture and traditional authority in Nigeria, where public claims about royal recognition can lead to misinformation.
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The report presents both the actor's claims and the palace's rebuttal without taking a side.
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