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Gov Adeleke Crowns Founder of Nike Art Gallery as Queen of Adire

Governor Ademola Adeleke has honoured Chief (Mrs) Monica Adenike Okundaye as the Queen of Adire in recognition of her local and global contributions to the adoption and popularity of adire textile. The Governor conferred the honour on the proprietor of Nike Arts Gallery today while commissioning the gallery complex building at Akoda, Osun state. In a programme moderated by the Goge Africa team and witnessed by the Timi of Ede, Oba Muniru Lawal and the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, Governor Adeleke eulogized Mrs Okundaye as a symbol of cultural innovation and a consistent promoter of African culture at home and abroad. “This edifice we are commissioning today is a symbol of hard work, innovation and accomplishment for our mother in culture and tradition. Mama, you remain an iconic figure whose life is dedicated to uplifting our people through arts and culture. “We identify with you on this happy moment. I have directed the Ministry of Arts and Culture to work closely with your...
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Oluwo under fire for exposing head in Mecca



The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, recently came under fire for opening his head while praying for peace of mind, long life, and mercy for himself during his stay in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

In a video he posted on social media, his head was uncovered, and that attracted mixed reactions, because it is customary for a Yoruba king to always cover his head, especially when in public.

One of his followers, fabricsbyarinola wrote, “I thought (a) king must not open their head in public?”

Acube321 wrote, “Kabiesi oooo, sir you are not supposed to open your head. You can’t be the custodian of Yoruba culture and still worship in the Arab way. This is intriguing. You are demeaning our culture, sir. This is too bad sir.”

Meanwhile, some others saw nothing wrong with the Iwo king’s action. Nadee_a_kitchen_treat wrote, “See my hometown king. Everybody is equal in the presence of Almighty Allah. Islam is beautiful. May Almighty Allah accept your worship."

Fasasiwakeel also wrote, “I am moved emotionally by the way he was praising the King of Kings. May the Almighty Allah answer your prayers.”

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