Her Royal Majesty, Olori Zaynab Otiti-Obanor, has confirmed that her 17-month-old marriage to the Ooni of Ife, monarch, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has come to an end.
OVATION International Publisher, Chief Dele Momodu dropped the hint earlier on Wednesday on his Instagram page, followed closely with an official statement by Her Royal Majesty who as SIGNAL exclusively gathered, now wishes to be addressed simply as Queen Zaynab in the tradition known to most royalties globally.
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Her post partly read, “What I can confirm, is that the Ooni and I are no more. I inhale love and exhale gratitude. My journey continues as a humanitarian aiding women and victims of domestic violence & abuse with the United Nations. No matter how much time you’ve invested, no matter the use of media to silence & manipulate, no matter the circumstance, slander, embarrassment, threats and lies: Get out and seek immediate help!”
On his part, Chief Momodu wrote; “Our Majesty, blessed are the peace makers. Thanks for the honour of pouring out your immediate and future plans to me. Thanks for vowing not to disrespect the revered throne of Oduduwa; the progenitor of the Yoruba race. When marriages break up, it comes with painful stress and traumatic strain. The pressure can be lessened by staying positive. It shall be well with you.”
The Ooni got married to his now estranged Edo bride at an elaborate traditional marriage held in Benin, the Edo State capital on March 16, 2016.
The wedding rites were performed in the traditional Benin culture at the residence of the bride on Ewere Street, Etete, in Oredo Local Government Area of the state.
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