ỌỌNI OF ILÉ-IFẸ NEVER BOW FOR ANYONE, EVEN WHEN ỌBA OF BÉNIN WAS BOWING TO GREET QUEEN ELIZABETH… Ọọni Is the must superior king in southern Nigeria.
The Ooni of Ife is the most powerful king in Yoruba land and even the southern Nigeria as a whole. The current Ooni of Ife is Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. According to the Alake of Egbaland, the Ooni is the first of the five principal Obas in Yorubaland just like the Sultan of Sokoto is the highest ruler in the northern part of Nigeria.

Ooni of Ife never bows to anyone even when Sultan of Sokoto and Ọba of Benin was bowing to greet Queen Elizabeth, Ooni of Ife Refused to bow.
The Ooni of Ife holds the esteemed title of Olúayé, signifying authority over the whole Earth. He is also known as Aláse Igbá kejì Òrìshà, representing authority next only to the Gods, and Àrólé Òduà, the one who holds forth for ODUDUWA. During the Olójó Festival, he wears the ancient crown, symbolizing his spiritual fortifications and custodianship of Yoruba heritage. As the spiritual head of over 60 million people, he is a vital source of guidance and inspiration. It’s perplexing to witness him and his chiefs kneeling in prayer while a mortal pastor or reverend remains standing, as everyone should be beneath him according to spiritual order. Such actions undermine his revered position and betray the rich cultural traditions of the Yoruba people.©️