The Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, made a notable appearance at the graduation ceremony of his former wife, Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, at Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, in a moment that has generated considerable interest among social media users.
The monarch attended the convocation ceremony on Friday, November 13, 2026, to celebrate Naomi’s academic milestone, with their son, Prince Tadenikawo, also present at the occasion.
Videos and photographs from the occasion captured the former couple together during the celebration, exchanging pleasantries and posing for photographs as they marked the special occasion.
The Ooni’s presence at the ceremony has added a notable dimension to Naomi’s graduation, drawing public interest in the former couple’s cordial interaction years after their marriage ended.
Beyond the attention surrounding their appearance together, the occasion marked the culmination of a significant academic journey for Naomi, who returned to university after more than a decade away from formal higher education.
The former Queen of Ile-Ife had previously shared insights into her academic experience, revealing that she sat for another Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination after more than ten years before securing admission to study International Relations at Elizade University.
In reflecting on her four-year academic journey, Naomi spoke about the experience of combining motherhood with full-time university education, including her daily commute to campus, lectures, examinations, friendships and final-year project defence.
She described the experience as a journey of courage, growth and rediscovery, expressing gratitude to God for seeing her through the different stages of her education.
Her graduation represents another personal milestone for the prophetess and philanthropist, whose life has continued to attract public interest following her time as the wife of the prominent Ile-Ife monarch.
Naomi married the Ooni of Ife in October 2018, and their union produced a son, Prince Tadenikawo. The couple announced their separation in December 2021.
Since then, both have continued with their respective lives and public engagements, while sharing parental responsibilities for their son.
Friday’s convocation brought the former couple together for an important family occasion, with the Ooni’s presence adding a memorable royal dimension to Naomi’s academic celebration.
For Naomi, it was the fulfilment of a long-pursued educational ambition. For many following the story, it was also a notable public moment involving one of Nigeria’s most prominent traditional rulers and his former wife.
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