A video of the wives of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at a recent event has caused a stir on social media. The event, titled “Ile-Ife: The Cradle of the World,” was a Coffee Book gathering held in Lagos, where the Ooni’s fourth and fifth wives, Olori Ashley and Olori Ronke, were seen sitting together. When the Ooni’s first wife, Olori Mariam, approached them, Olori Ashley exchanged pleasantries with her, while Olori Ronke seemed to ignore her. The video, which was posted online by City People TV, has sparked reactions from Nigerians on social media, with some pointing out the negative aspects of polygamy and others suggesting that the incident shows that polygamy cannot be a peaceful marriage. One Instagram user even suggested that Olori Naomi, the Ooni’s most recent wife, may have been wise to run away from the palace. Watch the video below to see the interaction between the Ooni’s wives at the event.
