The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, took to social media to celebrate his daughter, Adeola, on her 30^th birthday, which falls on May 20.

In a heartfelt post, he expressed his gratitude for the fulfilling life she has lived and prayed for God’s continued guidance in her life.

Reflecting on their past conversations, the Ooni shared his fatherly advice and expectations at different stages of Adeola’s life.

He recalled discussing school and future plans with her when she was 10, emphasising the importance of morals and well-being at 20, and now, at 30, he humorously but lovingly urged her to bring a man home for marriage, acknowledging her independence.

He wrote, “Princess Adeola, Aanuoluwapo, Atutunini, Bamdefe Ogunwusi, Omo Ojaja II. I am truly grateful for the fulfilling life you have lived. May God Almighty continue to be with you in all your endeavours. Amen!

When you turned 10, your father would talk to you about school and your future. At 20, he encouraged you to listen and understand the importance of morals and well-being, even as you sought independence.

Now that you are 30, you are a grown woman. Your father senses that you no longer wish to be advised, as independence has finally set in.

I talked 10 to you, and I got your subtle independence behaviour in return, I talked 20 to you, and still got your near obvious independence behaviour in return.

“Now I’m talking 30 to a grown woman, so go and bring husband to daddy o. With love from the throne of Oduduwa.

Congratulations, and may God continue to guide you in all your pursuits.” (Nigerian Tribune)

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