- A viral video of the Ooni of Ife standing to welcome billionaire Obi Jackson at Muiz Banire’s birthday party has sparked debate
- This moment was in sharp contrast to Oba Shaheed Elegushi, who remained sitting exchanging pleasantries with the same businessman.
- Many social media users questioned whether the monarch forgot royal protocol, while others defended the gesture as politeness
A video of Muizz Banire’s birthday celebration has created a stir on social media as it shows the Ooni of Ife, His Royal Highness Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, rising from his seat to shake hands with billionaire businessman Obi Jackson.
The footage, which aired on Instagram on Monday, October 26, 2026, showed the revered monarch sitting among fellow royal fathers including the Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Oba Martyr Ademola Elegushi.
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When Obi Jackson approached the group and said “Ooni of Ife”, the monarch stood up, turned around, and shook hands with the businessman before exchanging greetings.
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After this he returned to his seat. In a remarkable contradiction, Oba Shaheed Elegushi remained seated throughout his conversation with Obi Jackson, who walked over to welcome him to his chair.
Ooni of Ife: royal protocol or politeness?
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The clip was immediately criticized by viewers, who argued that a king of Oni’s stature should not stand up for anyone, especially in a public gathering.
Many believed that protocol required Obi Jackson to approach the Emperor and greet him, not the other way around.
others noticed that way the businessman Introduced himself by referring to the oni only by title without formal address, showing a lack of respect for the imperial seat.
here it is instagram video The Emperor and the Billionaire at the ceremony:
Here are the reactions from social media users below:
@holarenwajuuu88 commented: “Imagine the entire Ooni of Ife standing to welcome.”
@homole wrote:
“Why is the Ooni standing up to greet people? Has he forgotten who he is? Meanwhile the Elegusi were sitting around talking to each other. Na wa oo.”
@aksolilsol said:
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“People consider being polite as weakness. An oni should act like a king.”
@bdosli responded:
“For money you are humbled in this life, you have money, kings are small and presidents of nations respect you.”
@jubril_ol wrote:
“Can you even call it humility as a king? Well oh”
@ghuzy01 commented:
“Look at how they call him themselves too, they just called Oni like that. This king thing tires me out.”
@fagonle.fisayo shared:
“Look at the way, then call yourself woolly, there is no respect.”
Ooni of Ife and Olori Ronke at the event
First, legal.ng It was reported that a heart-touching video of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and one of his wives, Olori Ronke, during the lavish wedding of his daughter has surfaced online.
The royal couple turned heads with their affectionate interaction, as they were seen holding hands and chatting warmly.
In the viral clip, Olori Ronke was also seen clearing the king’s table before leaning closer to continue their conversation. The adorable moment sparked reactions among fans, many of whom took to the comments section to share their observations about the royal couple.
Source:Legit.ng