Her Majesty, Queen Ashley Afolashade OjajaOgunwusi, Queen of the House of Oduduwa and wife of the Ooni of Ife, will attend the dual celebration marking the 5th Coronation Anniversary of Oba Sulaiman Adekunle Bamgbade and the revered Aje Olofin Ogunfunminire Festival as Guest of Honour.
The milestone event, celebrating five years of Oba Bamgbade’s reign as the Olofin of Isheri Olofin Mole and Adimula of Awori Land, holds on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the ancient seat of Afin Olofin Ile Awori in Isheri Olofin Mole, Lagos state.
The grand cultural gathering will bring together prominent leaders, top government functionaries, cultural custodians, and dignitaries from across the country to witness and honour the rich tradition and economic prosperity associated with the Aje Olofin Ogunfunminire heritage.
An official media release issued ahead of the event described the dual celebration as a symbol of cultural preservation, unity, and economic progress for Awori Land and the broader Yoruba nation. It noted that Olori Ashley Ogunwusi’s presence as Guest of Honour reflects the enduring bond, mutual respect, and shared ancestral heritage connecting the ancient thrones, and called on sons, daughters, and friends of the land to join in honouring the heritage while praying for continued peace and prosperity.
Preparations are in top gear to ensure a seamless, colourful, and culturally vibrant celebration, with residents and well-wishers warmly invited to honour the legacy of Awori Land’s forefathers and celebrate five years of visionary leadership.
