By Peace Udugba
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has conferred a chieftaincy title on Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, and presented him with a brand-new car.
Baba Ijesha announced the development in a Facebook post on Thursday, expressing gratitude to the revered monarch for the honour, warm reception and generous gifts extended to him and his wife, Afolashade Omiyinka, popularly known as Luminee.
The actor disclosed that he was bestowed with the traditional title of Baba Awada Konge Oduwa, describing the recognition as a significant milestone in his life.
The honour comes just weeks after Baba Ijesha and his wife welcomed a baby boy, whom they named King Kagar Omiyinka. The actor had shared the news of the child’s birth on Instagram, thanking God for the blessing and describing the newborn as a source of joy to the family.
Baba Ijesha’s public recognition by the monarch follows his release from prison in November 2025. He had been sentenced to 16 years imprisonment in July 2022 after being convicted of sexually assaulting a minor but was released after serving more than three years of his jail term.
