Ooni of Ife at 48: Ooni’s third wife, Queen Tobi Phillips eulogizes him at his surprise birthday party [Video]

• The highly respected monarch, had an pre-birthday party, which was held hours after his grand wedding party to his first Queen

Queen Tobi Phillips, the third wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi is singing his praises as he turns 48 today.

The Queen took to her Instagram page to share a video of her and the monarch.

Queen Tobi accompanied it with sweet words, as she tooted his horns.

The ex-beauty queen went on to sing his orikis, eulogising him in her dialect.

“It’s a new dawn… It’s a new day…. It’s a new life… Happy Birthday Kabiyesi Mi, wishing you a delightful year.

Omo afinju oloja mo re pole owu. Omo Giesi ijana. Mo ba Giesi rejana. Mo ba Debooye a repole. Omo igun la gba. Omo igun la je”.

Ooni’s wife, Olori Mariam rains prayers on him at his surprise birthday party

Olori Mariam Ogunwusi, the first wife of the Ooni, has rained powerful prayers on him as he turns 48.

The paramount Yoruba ruler was treated to a surprise party after his wedding party on Sunday, October 16th.

The highly respected monarch, had an pre-birthday party, which was held hours after his grand wedding party to his first Queen.

Princess Toyin Kolade, alongside many others, gave the monarch, an unforgettable birthday experience.

With his queen beside him, the Ooni was no doubt taken aback with the thoughtful gesture.

In one of the videos online, Mariam could be seen on her knees as she passionately prayed for the King.

Olori Mariam, seems to be the shy type as she tried dodging the microphone.

The Ooni, was all smiles as his wife rained prayers on him.