In a grand ceremony marked by pomp and pageantry, the Olu of Agbowo, Oba Musibau Akande Gbenusola, celebrated his 1st year coronation anniversary. The event which was taken place on the 12th and 13th of July 2024, held in Agbowo, saw a gathering of dignitaries including the Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Governor Ademola Jackson Adeleke, the Owa Ajero of Ijero Kingdom, HRM Oba Joseph Adewole, other notable royal fathers, and distinguished personalities.
Meanwhile, Yoruba American Community YAC haas extended its congratulatory message to Olu of Agbowo, Oba Musibau Akande Gbemisola for his first year anniversary as well as other members of YAC that were elevated to chieftaincy positions.
Th felicitation message was contained in a statement made available to ODUDUWA NEWS by the President of Yoruba American Community, Prince Kolawole Akinyode as read in part:
“The celebrations were not only a reflection of Oba Musibau Akande Gbenusola’s remarkable leadership but also included the installation of new chiefs, many of whom are prominent members of the Yoruba American Community. This installation highlighted the strong ties and enduring cultural heritage between the Yoruba diaspora and their homeland.
“The Yoruba American Community extended their heartfelt congratulations to their newly installed members and to Kabiyesi, Oba Musibau Akande Gbenusola. The community, in a release signed by the President, Prince Kolawole Akinyode, and the Public Relations Officer, Amb. Omolara Williams, thanked HRM Oba Musibau Akande Gbenusola for honoring the Board Members of the community with chieftaincy titles. They prayed for a peaceful reign for the king.
“Dr. Temitope Omotayo, the CEO of WGT Media who is also the immediate past president of the community, described Kabiyesi’s gesture as unprecedented in the history of the community. The occasion underscored the unity and strength of the Yoruba community, both locally and internationally, celebrating a year of progressive leadership and cultural pride under the reign of Oba Musibau Akande Gbenusola.
Among the newly installed chiefs who are members of Yoruba America Community were:
Prince (Dr.) Adelekan Kamilu Adeleke – Baba Oba of Agbowo Kingdom
Prince (Dr.) Adelekan Kamilu Adeleke – Asiwaju of Agbowo Kingdom (Ilu: Iwo)
Yeye Christy Adeleke- Yeye Oba of Agbowo Land.
Yeye Taiwo Bunmi Adeleke – Yeye Asiwaju of Agbowo Land.
Chief Sunday Ishola Omoyele – Otun Oba of Agbowo Land.
Chief ( Mrs) Monisola Anike Omoyele – Yeye Otun Oba of Agbowo Land.
Chief Thomas Ayodeji Da-Silva – Aare Akogun of Agbowo Land.
Chief ( Mrs.) Taiwo Ifelola Da-Silva – Yeye Bewaji Okin of Agbowo Land.
Chief Ayodele Ali-Owe – Agbaakin of Agbowo Land.
Chief ( Mrs.) Asabi Oluwakemi Alli-Owe – Yeye Agbaakin of Agbowo Land.
Otunba Akinsola Oluwole – Apesin Ola of Agbowo Land.
Erelu Nihinlola Oluwole – Yeye Apesin Ola of Agbowo Land.
Chief Yisau Ogunleye – Asoju Oba of Agbowo Land.
Chief ( Mrs. ) Ogunleye- Yeye Asoju Oba of Agbowo Land.
It is an event that will be remembered for a long time”.