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I honoured the special invitation of a globally revered cultural icon, Baba Osundagbonu Ifayemi Elebuibon.

October 30, 2026

I honoured the special invitation of a globally revered cultural icon, Baba Osundagbonu Ifayemi Elebuibon, to attend the Annual Ifayemi Elebuibon Lecture organised by the Institute of Cultural Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, a distinguished gathering dedicated to the celebration and global appreciation of Yoruba cultural heritage.The event, themed “Osundagbonu Ifayemi Elebuibon: The Man, The Myth, The Messenger of Ifa,” brought together Royal Fathers, eminent scholars, cultural custodians, and lovers of Yoruba tradition from within and beyond the academic space in honour of a living legend whose influence transcends borders. The Royal Father of the day, His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, was represented by his queen, Yeye Omi Oodua, Olori Ashley Folasade Ogunwusi, whose presence added grace, dignity, and cultural prestige to the occasion.Baba Elebuibon remains a powerful global voice and a respected bridge between ancestral wisdom and contemporary cultural expression.I celebrate and honour Baba Elebuibon for his lifelong devotion to Yoruba culture, tradition, and humanity..