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    Pics From The Burial Of Oba Okunade Sijuwade

    Thousands of people headed to the royal palace in the Nigerian town of Ife, which is the ancestral home of the Yoruba ethnic group, for the funeral of the Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse.
    The actual burial of Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse was a traditional ceremony only witnessed by a small number of family members and royal officials.
    According to tradition no-one utters the words, "The King has died". They instead say he has joined his ancestors and believe he will be reincarnated.

    Both Christian and Muslim leaders attended the funeral service, before the private burial of the Nigerian monarch, the Ooni of Ife.
    Nigeria's Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo was among the dignitaries who attended the service to pay tribute to Oba Okunade Sijuwade, the foremost traditional ruler of the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Benin and Togo. The practice of burying someone alive with the king had long been abolished, said Mr Madagali, the leader of the Hausa ethnic group in Ife.
    Now comes the task of finding a successor. Only the kingmakers and members of the royal households in Ife know exactly how that will be done.




    Ondo state Governor, Olusegun Mimiko (L) and Vice president of Nigeria,
    Prof. Yemi Osibajo: Photos: Emmanuel Osodi
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    Senator Iyiola Omisore (right) and other dignitaries: Photos: Emmanuel Osodi

    Tokunbo Sijuade (son) and Kunle Sijuade (r) Photos: Emmanuel Osodi

    Cross section of Clegy men: Photos: Emmanuel Osodi

    Cross section of Olories of the late Oba Sijuwade: Photos: Emmanuel Osodi


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