Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, broke his social media silence on Saturday night, urging Nigerians to reach out to those who haven’t had it easy in 2021.

This was said by the 47-year-old king in a Facebook post wishing Nigerians a good end-of-year celebration.

He said, “I join all and sundry in the joyous occasion of this particular season. As we all know it’s one of joy, celebrations, and a deep reflection on what Olódùmarè has done through the year.

“As we do take time to celebrate with our families and loved ones, I implore you to reach out to your neighbors, especially those who haven’t had it as easy through the year.

“It is my prayer that you’ll continue to find the strength to celebrate in joy, peace, and abounding love which is the bedrock of this special occasion.

“Royal blessings from the House of Oduduwa and compliments of the season.”

This is the first time the Ooni has spoken publicly since his estranged wife, Evangelist Naomi Silekunola, announced their divorce on Instagram on December 23, 2021.

The 28-year-old evangelist also abandoned the title of ‘Queen,’ claiming that she tried to make the three-year union work, but the Ooni’s public image is at odds with “his true self.”

“I did my best to endure and make it work; many times, I smiled through the struggle, but I have finally realized I had just one assignment, my son, and when God is done, He is done. He chose Saul to be king, and when He was done, He told prophet Samuel I have moved on,” she said.

“Religion was never an issue between us…Instead, His Majesty has a picture he would love the world to see and perceive him as and another one which is his true self,” the fair-skinned lady posted on her social media pages.

She then said, “Today I announce the beginning of a new dawn and the close of a chapter. Today, I am a mother to God’s unique gift. I am no longer a slave to my thoughts of perfection. I, at this moment, announce that I shall no longer be referred to as wife to the Ooni of Ife or as Queen of Ile-Ife but as the Queen of the people and mother of my adorable Prince.”