Ooni denies conferring chieftaincy title on Baba Ijesha
The Ooni of Ife has officially denied conferring a chieftaincy title on actor Olanrewaju 'Baba Ijesha' James following public backlash. The palace clarified that a light-hearted remark made during a visit was misinterpreted as a formal traditional installation.
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The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has broken his silence over the claim that he conferred a chieftaincy title on actor Olanrewaju “Baba Ijesha” James.
The report balances the palace's official statement with the context of the public controversy.
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