By Milcah Tanimu
In a joyous celebration of their first wedding anniversary, Olori Tobi Phillips, the third wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, shared delightful photos on her Instagram page. She expressed her gratitude for 365 days of grace with her beloved husband and looked forward to a lifetime together.
She captioned her post, “365 days of Grace and a Lifetime to go. Happy 1st Anniversary to Us My king.”
Many well-wishers, including Nollywood actors Jide Awobona and Foluke Daramola, congratulated her in the comments section.
Jide Awobona wrote, “Congratulations.”
Foluke Daramola wrote, “Happy anniversary to u.”
The couple’s love story has been the subject of interest, as Olori Tobi Phillips was initially the chosen partner of the Ooni before life circumstances led to his marriage to Olori Naomi and, subsequently, her.
In an interview, Olori Tobi shared that a mutual friend introduced her to the monarch, and their connection blossomed. However, they couldn’t marry at the time due to various challenges. She emphasized that her decision to become the King’s third wife was driven by love and the values she saw in him.
She also revealed that she waited for eight years before becoming Queen and even humorously recounted her experience with Asooke headgear, which she bought to “pepper” others, despite not being a fan of wearing headgear.
The celebration of their first anniversary is a testament to their enduring love and commitment to one another.
