
Nollywood actor James Olarenwaju, known as Baba Ijesha, announced on Facebook that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, honored him with a brand-new car, luxury gifts, and a traditional chieftaincy title following the birth of his son. He expressed gratitude to the monarch for these honors.
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