All roads led to the ancient city of Ile Ife, Osun State on Saturday as the creamiest in the society thronged the town to witness the official installation of business tycoon, Mrs Toyin Kolade as Iyalaje Oodua by Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
The event, which had been announced and widely publicized went on as expected as all those who attended had the best of times.
The event, which took place at Ile Oodua palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Saturday was also witnessed by the wife of a former Ogun State governor, Mrs Funsho Amosun, amongst others.
During the rites preceding the installation, Kolade was led to Idi Aje, the shrine of Aje diety, and was later received by the Ooni and other guests in attendance at the palace court where prayers were offered for her
Speaking, the newly installed Iyalaje Oodua, Mrs Kolade, described her installation as divine call to duty just as she promised to continue to work for the prosperity of the Oduduwa race.
She also called for cooperation that would enhance trade and commerce among the people of the race.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in his remarks, urged the new Iyalaje Oodua to work more for the promotion of Yoruba culture and tradition.
He prayed for more prosperity of the Yoruba race and called for cooperation that can enhance commerce and promote peace within and outside the race.
King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, K1 de Ultimate later took to the stage to entertain guests.
Packaged by Emmanuel Adeniran with additional reports from citymirrornews.com
