‘I’m waiting patiently for my turn to be your Olori’, popular Nollywood actress tells Ooni of Ife
Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday has made her intention to be the next wife of the Ooni of Ife public.
The actress who shared a video of her kneeing in front of the Ooni of Ife with a caption; “Ooni of Ife sir, I’m patiently waiting for my turn sir… thank you in advance sir”.
The Ooni of Ife who now has six wives and is rumored to want to take a seventh wife is yet to reply.
Although he revealed the reason he decided to take several wives weeks ago.
The Ooni explained that he tried making some changes but he couldn’t. Maybe referring to his decision to keep to only one queen and have concubines, the monarch said of the traditional heritage of Ile Ife.
“This institution is bigger than me, beyond me. People in this palace are more than 800, they are close to a thousand. There are some people who have been living in this palace for more than 60 years, while some have lived here for more than 80 years old. Some people are over 100 years old in this palace.
“If I had my way, I tried to challenge it but it blew in my face but thank God I’m still alive. It’s an institution that is rich in heritage, culture, and tradition.”
