Nigerian social media is buzzing once again as netizens flock to the Instagram page of a woman alleged to be the newest wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The woman, identified as , has sparked intense speculation by updating her social media bio with the title "Aya Oba" (Wife of the King), a move that many interpret as an official confirmation of her royal status. Royal Speculation and Social Media Frenzy
In late 2022, the monarch famously married six women, including Mariam Anako , Tobi Phillips , and Princess Ashley Adegoke , within weeks of each other.
The Ooni of Ife’s marital life has been a subject of national interest since he ascended the throne:
Supporters argue that as the custodian of Yoruba culture, the Ooni’s polygamous lifestyle is within his traditional rights, while critics often compare his household to that of King Solomon.
Reports in late 2024 and 2025 suggested the arrival of a seventh wife, Dr. Elham Madani , and an eighth, Opeoluwa Elizabeth Akinmuda , though palace officials often clarify that some ceremonies are formal traditional rites for wives married previously.
