Actor James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has disclosed that the Adeyeye Ogunwusi presented him with a new car, expensive gifts and a chieftaincy title following the arrival of his son.
The actor shared the information in a Facebook post on Thursday, where he thanked the monarch for what he described as a warm royal reception, fatherly affection and the honour accorded to him and his wife, fashion designer Abiodun Tokunbo, popularly called Luminee.
“My deepest gratitude to His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife. Baba, thank you for the royal welcome, fatherly love, and the confidence you gave my wife Afolashade Omiyinka and I,” Baba Ijesha wrote.
He added, “For the luxurious gifts you blessed us with, and the brand new car — I am truly humbled. As a son of the soil. I’m also honoured by the chieftaincy title Baba Awada Konge Oduwa. Ile Ife, Ile Oodua! … ATI IJOYE PELU GBOGBO OMO ILE IFE THANK YOU SIR/MA.”
The development comes weeks after Baba Ijesha and Luminee generated mixed reactions on social media following their announcement of the birth of their son, which attracted widespread attention on June 15, 2026.
Earlier, on June 13, Luminee had revealed the baby’s gender in a social media post without identifying the father. She later uploaded more content, including maternity photographs featuring herself and Baba Ijesha, prompting congratulatory messages from supporters and admirers.
Baba Ijesha was previously sentenced to three years in prison after he was found guilty of indecent treatment of a child and sexual assault of a minor. He was released in November 2025 after completing his sentence.
