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Photos: Americans Call 911 As Ooni Of Ife Performs Rituals At Washington DC African Art Museum
June 22, 2016 – Pictures: Americans Call 911 As Nigerian King, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, The Ooni Of Ife Performs Rituals At Washington DC African Art Museum
Controversial Ile Ife King, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi caused a mild drama yesterday in Washington DC while performing some traditional rituals.
The monarch visited DC Smithsonian Museum of African Art on Tuesday. After the conclusion of the tour, Ifa worshipers who’re part of his entourage staged a scene in front of the African Art museum.
The traditionalists were performing rituals when passersby who saw smoke rising from the museum dialed 911.
Firefighters immediately came to the scene to quench the fire only to discover that traditionalists who had earlier obtained a permit were performing rituals.
The firefighters reportedly left the scene immediately after talking to some officials of the African Art museum.
D Hunter
June 22, 2016 at 3:21 PM
Hahahahahahah very funny,
Laughable…!
I take a stroll…
Metu Nyetu
June 22, 2016 at 3:24 PM
Lolzzz! I no blame anybody shaa.
See dedication on the part of the fire fighters! They are just at your beck and call. This is only posible where there are good roads.
caleb
June 22, 2016 at 3:25 PM
I can’t stop laughing! This is so funny
Lady
June 22, 2016 at 3:38 PM
Lolz
Truce
June 22, 2016 at 3:38 PM
Oh my, I can just imagine d scenerio,
Maryf
June 22, 2016 at 3:40 PM
So Nigeria is not enough again to perform such rituals abi? I tire for our Nigerians o
Truce
June 22, 2016 at 3:44 PM
But wait o, what’s d purpose of d rituals, as our king now turned rituals to side attractions
oke Joe
June 22, 2016 at 4:08 PM
A great nation! Always prepared for eventualities. If it were for Naija if the entire building likes let it burn down who cares. Perhaps when it has burned half way you see fire service men coming with lame excuses of no water.
Amanda
June 22, 2016 at 4:12 PM
Clash Of Culture :)
adefila dupe
June 22, 2016 at 4:24 PM
This is funny
O'Nels
June 22, 2016 at 4:44 PM
These guyz are at ur service 24/7, just a fon call and they respond immediately. This country is well organised
RAPO
June 22, 2016 at 4:56 PM
WHAT ARE ALL THESE!!!! IN AMERICA PERFORMING DIRTY THINGS,,,,,, DISGRACING AFRICA, YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU LIKE, AMERICANS HAS NO DIME OF RESPECT FOR YOU…… GO HOME!! GO TO YOUR TOWN ONNI!! PLEASE WE ARE TIRED OF ALL THESE THINGS YOU ARE DOING…. WHAT ARE ALL THESE. ACT LIKE A KING PLEASE.
fifelomo
June 22, 2016 at 6:49 PM
This is funny .
Bokem
June 22, 2016 at 7:19 PM
the fact remains that this kind of rituals has not been performed in Nigeria since these Onii of Ife took the title.
after seein all this you’ll still see some pastor going to him to visit him without delivering or preaching to him about kingdom of God. Trust me they are seeking for recognitions from Obama. Onii u no go see Obama
AmyCynt Nwobi
June 22, 2016 at 7:25 PM
Just passing. Lolzzz
AmyCynt Nwobi
June 22, 2016 at 7:26 PM
Just passing
AmyCynt Nwobi
June 22, 2016 at 7:27 PM
Baad
james paul
June 22, 2016 at 7:31 PM
I nor just like this man because he too dey show himself . Move from nigeria to us to perform dirty ritual and spending our money here and here
betty
June 22, 2016 at 7:46 PM
I can fit laugh hahahaha naija must show case anywere
buzu-k
June 22, 2016 at 8:49 PM
which kind embarrasment b dis na,mr king let me give u serious warning,dont u ever try dis nonsense again, why did u go to a civilized country to embarras our nation say u r display uncivilized dirty rituals.
Femi
June 22, 2016 at 8:58 PM
What is all this rubbish for God’s sake.
The high Chiefs of Ife need to speak to this guy.
James
June 22, 2016 at 9:00 PM
Stupidity,underdeveloped nation and in the dark.Baseless act. He should be charged.
James
June 22, 2016 at 9:13 PM
Nonsense
forget it
June 22, 2016 at 9:42 PM
Bullshit of the highest order…its really a suprise they couldn`t recognise neatness of the enviroment to hv messed it wit disgusting act.
Asiwaju Olu Mayungbe
June 22, 2016 at 11:30 PM
This is great.For Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi to have performed such Yoruba transnational rights on American soil, l am very proud of him. I can guaranty readers that Americans will be more proud and respectful of our rich heritage. To those who are having different opinions, go and study your origins and be very proud of whom you are.
Metu Nyetu
June 23, 2016 at 4:09 AM
Talking about pride@Asiwaju, there is nothing to be proud of in a ritual that venerates a lifeless god. That is idolatory, and only an idol worshipper would be delighted in this. A true Christian will never look upon this fetish show with approval.
NB: No offence to the Yorubas. Every culture should be celebrated provided that it does not project a rival god to the Living God in heaven. This one does.
Tee
June 23, 2016 at 12:29 AM
The palace and Ife town is not enough to perform this yeye ritual?.
Anonymous
June 23, 2016 at 1:24 AM
Stupidity to say the least. Who made this thing the leader of the Yorubas? This is what happens when something is sold to the highest bidder rather than earning it. Rubbish.
james paul
June 23, 2016 at 1:32 AM
You guys have said it all, he should be question and lecture cuz his father didn’t behave the way this man is behaving . Fly all the village men to us to do rubbish things , very funny to me my brothers
UZOMA
June 23, 2016 at 2:53 AM
This is embarrassing and shameful. Performing rituals in America, for what? Only a phone call and firefighters were there in a jiffy. If it had been a real fire they would have put it out immediately. But in Nigeria, they will not come until the fire burns out. For wasting the time the firefighters would have used to attend other calls, the organizers should pay the cost for their wasteful journey. I think the Ooni have seen the benefits of good governance: good roads, availability of water and other agents of firefighting, dedication to work etc and lets hope when he gets back to Nigeria he will have the ears of those in authority whose duty is to embezzle public funds.
Metu Nyetu
June 23, 2016 at 4:19 AM
There is nothing shameful by worshipping what you believe in in another man’s land. A Christian who travels out of his country does not hold off prayer until he returns to his own. Rather, he even wants to make his God known to other people.
Hence this is almost like evangelism, and should be commended on this note. The only defect it has is that the god it preaches is dead, and this outweighs whatever nobility we think may be found in that ritual.
EGBERRI MAMA 1
June 23, 2016 at 4:55 AM
KUDOS TO D ONI -HE IS TRYING TO MAKE D WORLD TO REMEMBER THAT ILE-IFE IS STILL EXISTING IN NIGERIA. AT LEAST, IF ILE-IFE CAN,T BE RECOGNISED FOR CRUDE OIL AND AGRICULTURE ,IT HAS BEING RECOGNISED FOR ” RITUALS ” DIS ONI TOO GET RITUAL-SWAG ! KUDOS – DON,T INSULT D ONI OOOOO BCOS ALL YOU WANT IS CHANGE, AND CHANGE IS IN D PROCESS .
daramola david
June 23, 2016 at 7:36 AM
I love our culture God bless NIGERIA
daramola david
June 23, 2016 at 7:38 AM
God bless our culture n God bless Nigeria
sola olaniyi
June 23, 2016 at 8:11 AM
This is super hilarious
ben
June 23, 2016 at 12:07 PM
oyibo i respect oooh , under five minute after telephone call…America is wonderful. peoples lives are very important to them..this common scene sends a strong message back to Nigeria.
Ms ERANKO
June 23, 2016 at 7:29 PM
ALL THE OYINBO ARE PRETENDERS, THEY ALWAYS PRETEND TO BE JESUIT, AND IT IS ALL LIES. THEY HAVE THEIR OWN RITUAL, SOME OF THEM ARE PAGANS.
ALL RELIGION STARTED FROM PAGANISM.
KING OF GREECE { CONSTANTINE }WHO PROMOTED CHRISTIANITY WAS A PAGAN, AND HE ADDED SOME OF THE PRACTICE INTO CHRISTIANITY.
THE OGBONI ARE THE FOUNDER OF NIGERIA CHRISTIANITY. THEY TOO PERFORM RITUAL BEHIND CLOSED DOOR.
SO WE SHOULD NOT CONDEMN OUR CULTURE, BECAUSE ALL THE OYINBO ARE FULL OF VOODOO TOO. THEY GO TO BABALAWO, AND ALL OTHER PSYCHIC . THE FBI ALWAYS RELY ON PSYCHIC INVESTIGATORS.
THE OYINBO HAVE THEIR OWN CHARMS TO KILL AND DRINK BLOOD. THEY ARE VAMPIRE BEHIND CLOSED DOOR.
Keeping it real
June 24, 2016 at 3:25 PM
I’m just waiting for BENCH to respond to Ms ERANKO.