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Israel Adesanya Returns To Osun, Set To Be Honoured In Esa-Oke
Chief Akin Onifade, the Sajuku of Esa-Oke, shared with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the honor will take place during the Esa-Oke Day celebration.
According to NAN, the renowned Nigerian-New Zealand UFC middleweight fighter arrived in Lagos on Wednesday, just days after losing the UFC 305 title to South African Dricus Du Plessis.
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Adesanya, who secured five consecutive UFC victories, claimed the interim middleweight title in April 2019 with a win against Kelvin Gastelum and later unified the championship with a decisive victory over Robert Whittaker in October of the same year.
Chief Onifade noted that Adesanya received a carnival-like welcome on Thursday at the palace of the Owa-Omiran of Esa-Oke, Oba Alayeluwa Adeyemi Adediran.
He said: “The Esa-Oke born UFC star was ushered into the palace by traditional drummers in company of an enthusiastic crowd of highly elated youths and family members and other eminent Nigerians.
“The 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 and 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.”
Onifade shared that Adesanya expressed his deep gratitude to the traditional ruler and the entire community for the warm welcome and the honor bestowed upon him.
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“Adesanya in his response said he was delighted to be back to his roots and promised to always make Nigeria proud,” he said.
The reception was attended by notable figures, including the Asalu of Esa-Oke, High Chief James Ajewole; the Odogun of Esa-Oke, High Chief Olatunde Esan; the Looyin of Esa-Oke, Chief Wale Aregbesola; and Onifade.
Also present were the Obalogbo of Esa-Oke, Chief Olabode Ajayi; the Osolu of Esa-Oke, Chief Ajiboye; the Aro of Erinjiyan, Esa-Oke, Chief Akanni Omole; and the Loja of Kajola, Esa-Oke, Oba Akande Adebiyi.
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