The traditional rites to honour Oba Okunade Sijuwade – Ooni of Ife are being held in the city of Ife and the king has been buried after thousands attended his funeral today.
Dignitaries, including Nigeria’s Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, paid their respects before the private burial. The 85-year-old sovereign was crowned in 1980 and was widely respected.
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