Oluwo Of Iwo & Queen Firdaus Name Their Daughter

On March 23, 2023, the spectacular naming ceremony of Real Royal Princess Luwo Sultana Fatima Adewumi Akanbi held in Iwo. She is the daughter of the Oluwo of the Iwo kingdom and his queen, Firdaus Abdullahi-Akanbi.

The event celebrated culture, tradition, and royalty.

The naming ceremony, also known as the “outdooring” ceremony, is a significant event in many African cultures, where a child is formally introduced to the community and given a name. The ceremony is typically held within the first few weeks of a child’s birth. It is a way of acknowledging the child’s presence in the community.

Real Royal Princess Luwo Sultana Fatima Adewumi Akanbi’s naming ceremony was a grand affair, befitting of her royal status. The event was attended by members of the royal family, and other dignitaries, all dressed in their finest traditional attire. The ceremony was steeped in symbolism, with various rituals performed to signify the child’s entry into the community.

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