Key Points
- The Ooni appears on a runway at a fashion-themed event. The crowd cheers as he speaks later.
- Viewers praise his ease and link it to youth culture. Others question the stool’s image today.
- Culture writers urge context before harsh takes spread online. Palace aides have not commented yet.
The Ooni of Ife (Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi) has stepped onto a runway in a new viral video. The brief walk drew loud cheers and phones in the air from young guests.
Reactions online turned mixed within hours as clips spread across platforms. Some users praised his ease, while others said the act risked the stool’s image. Read our report on Olojo rites.
Why the moment divides opinion
To some viewers, the walk shows a monarch at ease with youth culture. They see outreach, not drift, and argue leaders must meet fans where they are.
Critics worry the runway frame changes how the crown is viewed. They say symbols need set lines so the role stays above trends.
The clip also stirred a standard question about modern royal duty. How should culture holders show up at events without softening core signs.
Eyewitness posts say the venue felt like a concert, not a court. The Ooni greeted guests, then gave brief remarks before leaving the stage.
A few cultural voices urged calm and context before harsh takes land. “Let’s weigh place, theme, and tone first,” one commentator wrote on X.
Later comments asked if the walk formed part of the programme plan. Others pressed for details on if organisers sought formal consent in advance.
The palace has not issued any formal update at press time today. Online threads continue to grow as more angles of the clip appear. See this poison plot accusation against Ooni.
What we know about the event
The video shows the king in white, beads, and a calm stride. The crowd roared, and phones rose as he passed along the runway.
He later addressed the room with short words of thanks and blessing. People close to the stage said the tone stayed light and respectful.
Context remains key as debate moves from style to status and rules. Clearer details from hosts could help set the right frame soon.
