**Biography**
His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II), was born on October 17, 1974. He is the third of seven children of Prince John Oluropo Ogunwusi and Princess Margaret Wuraola Sidikatu Abegbe Ogunwusi. Adeyeye emerged as the 51st Ooni of Ife on December 7, 2015, after a selection process with 21 contenders. He hails from the royal House of Giesi of the Oranmiyan Dynasty and was predicted even before his birth, earning him the name “Enitan,” signifying a child of history.
**Education**
Oba Adeyeye attended Subuola Memorial Nursery and Primary School in Ibadan, later enrolling at Loyola College in Ibadan from 1985 to 1991. He completed his secondary education at St. Peter’s Secondary School in Ile Ife, Osun State. The monarch pursued his tertiary education at The Polytechnic of Ibadan, where he studied accountancy.
**Professional Career**
Adeyeye Ogunwusi is a chartered accountant and an associate accounting technician. He is also a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD) and the Global Real Estate Institute. Before ascending the throne, he was actively involved in various commercial and real estate ventures. Notably, he served as the Managing Director of Howard Roark Gardens Limited, overseeing significant real estate projects.
**Source of Wealth**
In addition to his accounting background, Ooni Ogunwusi is involved in Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects within Nigeria and internationally. He had established a strong reputation in the commercial and business sectors before his enthronement as the Ooni of Ife.
**Net Worth**
According to reports, the monarch’s net worth is estimated to be around $70 million (approximately 35 billion NGN). He is among Nigeria’s wealthiest kings and possesses a collection of luxurious cars, including a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a Mercedes Benz S550, and two Bentleys.
**Marriage and Children**
Over the years, Oba Enitan has been married several times. His first marriage was to Omolara Olatubosun, with whom he had his first child, Adeola Aanuolouwapo Ogunwusi, while still a teenager in Ibadan. He later married Adebukola Bombata in 2008, but the couple divorced in 2016. From 2016 to 2017, he was married to Zaynab Otiti Obanor. In October 2018, he married Prophetess Morenike Naomi Oluwaseyi, and they have a son named Tadenikawo. In October 2021, he introduced Olori Ashley Afolashade as his wife.
**Controversies**
The Ooni of Ife has been embroiled in several controversies, including his marriages and business ventures. In December 2021, his wife, Morenike Naomi, announced their separation on Instagram, though the palace later refuted her claims. Previous wives have also made accusations, including absentee fatherhood and divorce filings. His business interests have faced allegations of fraud and land grabbing.
**Honors and Awards**
Oba Enitan Ogunwusi has received honorary doctorate degrees in Law from Igbinedion University in Public Administration and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he serves as the Chancellor of the University. He has been honored with the proclamation of the Town of Franklin and was awarded the key to the County of Somerset, Franklin Township, New Jersey, in the United States.
