IT was a carnival of sorts at the palace of the Owa-Omiran of Esa Oke, Oba Alayeluwa Adeyemi Akanbi Adediran, Thursday, 22 August 2024, as the celebrated New Zealand-based martial artist and fist boxer UFC star Israel Odunayo Temitayo Mobolaji Adesanya visited his native community of Esa Oke, Osun State, Nigeria, days after he lost his bout to South African Dricus du Plessis.
He was ushered into the palace by traditional drummers in the company of an enthusiastic crowd of highly elated youths and family members.
The obviously elated Owa-Omiran was full of praises to God for the feats achieved by the young artist and prayed extensively for his glory to continue to shine brighter to the glory of God.
The revered Owa Omiran announced that the Ananye Ruling House-born Israel will be honoured during the Esa Oke Day celebration later this year.
Present at the reception were the Asalu of Esa Oke, High Chief James Ajewole and the Odogun of Esa Oke, High Chief Olatunde Esan.
Others include the Looyin of Esa Oke, Chief Wale Aregbesola, Sajuku of Esa Oke, Chief Akinwumi Onifade, Obalogbo of Esa Oke, Chief Olabode Ajayi Osolu of Esa Oke, Chief Ajiboye, Aro of Erinjinyan, Esa Oke, Chief Akanni Omole and the Loja of Kajola- Esa Oke, Oba Akande Adebiyi.
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