The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has announced the arrival of twin princes with his wife, Olori Mariam Ajibola. Both mother and children are in good health.
The royal household made the announcement on Tuesday, marking another significant moment for the palace. The twins join the Ooni's growing family and add to the succession line of the ancient Ife kingdom.
Olori Mariam, who married the Ooni in a widely celebrated ceremony, has now given birth to the royal heirs. The arrival of twins is considered auspicious in Yoruba culture, and palace sources say celebrations have begun across Ife.
The Ooni, who has been married multiple times, now has additional heirs to the Ife throne. The twins' birth strengthens the continuity of the royal dynasty that has ruled Ife for centuries. Well-wishers from across Nigeria and the diaspora have been sending congratulatory messages to the palace.
No official ceremony date has been announced yet for the naming and presentation of the princes, but such events are typically held within weeks of birth in royal Yoruba households. The palace is expected to release more details about the princes and planned celebrations soon.
