In a grand ceremony marked by pomp and pageantry, the Olu of Agbowo, Oba Musibau Akande Gbenusola, celebrated his 1st coronation anniversary.
The event, held in Agbowo, saw a gathering of dignitaries including the Executive Governor of Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Owa Ajero of Ijero Kingdom, HRM Oba Joseph Adewole, other notable royal fathers, and distinguished personalities.
The celebrations were not only a reflection of Oba Musibau Akande Gbenusola’s remarkable leadership but also included the installation of new chiefs, many of whom are prominent members of the Yoruba American Community. This installation highlighted the strong ties and enduring cultural heritage between the Yoruba diaspora and their homeland.
The Yoruba American Community extended their heartfelt congratulations to their newly installed members and Kabiyesi, Oba Musibau Akande Gbenusola. The community, in a release signed by the President, Prince Kolawole Akinyode, and the Public Relations Officer, Amb. Omolara Williams thanked HRM Oba Musibau Akande Gbenusola for honouring the Board Members of the community with chieftaincy titles. They prayed for a peaceful reign for the king.
The CEO of WGT Media, Temitope Omotayo, who is also the immediate past president of the community, described the king’s gesture as unprecedented in the history of the community.
The occasion underscored the unity and strength of the Yoruba community, both locally and internationally, celebrating a year of progressive leadership and cultural pride under the reign of Oba Musibau Akande Gbenusola.
Some of the newly installed chiefs include Prince (Dr.) Adelekan Kamilu Adeleke – Baba Oba of Agbowo Land; Prince (Dr.) Adelekan Kamilu Adeleke – Asiwaju of Agbowo Land; Yeye Christy Adeleke- Yeye Oba of Agbowo Land; Yeye Taiwo Bunmi Adeleke – Yeye Asiwaju of Agbowo Land; Chief Sunday Ishola Omoyele – Otun Oba of Agbowo Land; Chief ( Mrs) Monisola Anike Omoyele – Yeye Otun Oba of Agbowo Land; Chief Thomas Ayodeji Da-Silva – Aare Akogun of Agbowo Land; Chief (Mrs) Taiwo Ifelola Da-Silva – Yeye Bewaji Okin of Agbowo Land; Chief Ayodele Ali-Owe – Agbaakin of Agbowo Land; Chief ( Mrs.) Asabi Oluwakemi Alli-Owe – Yeye Agbaakin of Agbowo Land; Otunba Akinsola Oluwole – Apesin Ola of Agbowo Land; Erelu Nihinlola Oluwole – Yeye Apesin Ola of Agbowo Land; Chief Yisau Ogunleye – Asoju Oba of Agbowo Land and Chief ( Mrs. ) Ogunleye- Yeye Asoju Oba of Agbowo Land.
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