The ancient city of Ijebu-Ode will soon celebrate K1’s coronation as Olori Omooba Akile Ijebu. The event promises grandeur, with President Bola Tinubu attending. Tinubu played a crucial role in K1’s appointment.
The festivities will span from September 18 to September 26, 2023. Traditional rites and installation processes will take place from September 18 to September 25, with the grand finale occurring at Oba Awujale’s palace in Ijebu-Ode on September 26.
The event will be graced by several dignitaries, including governors, ministers, politicians, businessmen, corporate figures, and royal leaders.
Hotels in Ijebu Ode are fully booked, and Aso Ebi is in high demand. Guests from around the world are flying in for the celebration, making it a significant event in Ijebuland’s history.
K1’s appointment as Olori Omooba Akile Ijebu marks a historic moment, and it’s the first time such a ceremony has taken place in Ijebuland. Billboards and flexis have been erected across the city to announce the event, and K1 has repainted his family house in preparation.
The ceremony is highly anticipated and unique, with many artists vying to perform. K1’s popularity and the global acceptance of his music have made him a sought-after artist for various events and celebrations.