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“You Are My Greatest Blessing” – Olori Ashley Pens Emotional New Year Note to Ooni of Ife
Olori Ashley Afolasade Ogunwusi, one of the wives of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, began 2025 with an emotional note of gratitude and appreciation.
In a detailed Instagram post, the UK-based Queen expressed her profound love and admiration for her husband, reflecting on their journey together and looking forward to the year ahead.
Olori Ashley thanked the Ooni for being her rock, partner, and greatest blessing. She expressed deep gratitude for their son, born in September 2024, calling him a precious gift. Reflecting on their shared journey, she acknowledged the challenges they’ve faced, including the loss of twins, but emphasized God’s faithfulness through it all.
She described the monarch’s unwavering presence and support as a source of strength, enabling her to navigate life’s challenges with resilience.
In her post, Olori Ashley envisioned the new year as a blank canvas, encouraging kindness, hope, and unity. She extended her gratitude to family, friends, and her community, calling for continued support and inspiration.
Her message read, in part:
“As we step into this new year, let us embrace it as a blank canvas, ready to be painted with hope, kindness, and resilience. May peace guide our choices, compassion fuel our actions, and unity remind us of our shared humanity.”
The couple faced significant highs and lows last year. They welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, which Olori Ashley described as a victory after a decade of trials in their relationship. Despite enduring the loss of twins, the Queen celebrated the unwavering strength and love that defined their union.
Addressing her husband directly, she wrote:
“Thank you for the gift of our precious son. Thank you for your love, support, and unwavering presence which makes every day brighter and every challenge easier to face. I’m so grateful for the memories we’ve created and excited for the ones we’ll make in the years ahead.”
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