Her Majesty, Olori Afolasade Ashley Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Yeye Omi Oodua of the Source, has taken online to celebrate her third wedding anniversary with her husband, His Imperial Majesty, Arole Oduduwa, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife.
In a heartfelt message accompanied by royal praise names, beautiful pictures and endearing words, Olori Ashley poured out her affection and gratitude to her husband, describing him as her strength, comfort, and greatest blessing.
“My Dearest husband @ooniadimulaife Olowo Ori AFolasade, Ekun Oko Ekun, Akande Mi Ajiwe Fun’Osha, Olewalowo, O sumo sile sumo seni, Ninolowo Baba ADEMAKINWA, Olori Alade gbogbo, Erujeje ni gbogbo Ile kile, Dagunduro Oko AFolasade,” she wrote.
“From the day you chose me, my heart found its home in you. Every moment we’ve shared, through laughter, through challenges, through quiet nights and joyful mornings, has only deepened my love for you. You are my greatest blessing, my strength, my comfort, and my forever,” she added.
The royal consort further expressed her unwavering commitment to love, support, and stand by her husband through all of life’s seasons. She also offered heartfelt prayers to Olodumare for the Ooni’s protection, health, and happiness, while expressing gratitude for the gift of their union.
Olori Ashley and the Ooni of Ife were officially joined in holy matrimony in October 2022, making this month mark three years of their royal marriage. The couple’s union has since been celebrated for its blend of love, cultural symbolism, and spiritual significance within the Yoruba traditional institution.
As the Yeye Omi Oodua of the Source, Olori Ashley holds a revered position in the sacred order of Ile-Ife, symbolizing purity, continuity, and the deep spiritual essence of womanhood in Yoruba cosmology. Her marriage to the Ooni not only embodies royal companionship but also strengthens the cultural and ancestral heritage of the Oodua race.
The union has also been blessed with a son, Prince Adémákinwá, further establishing the legacy of the royal household.
This anniversary celebration has drawn warm reactions and congratulatory messages from admirers, royal watchers, and the global Yoruba community, who see their relationship as a reflection of unity, devotion, and divine purpose.
As the Ooni and his beloved queen mark another year of marital bliss, prayers continue to pour in for divine grace, longevity, and greater peace in their home and reign.