
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has clarified that Nollywood actor and comedian James Olanrewaju, also known as Baba Ijesha, has not been conferred any chieftaincy title, contradicting previous reports. This statement aims to address the misinformation circulating about the actor's status.
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