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Photo News: Sijuwade’s Funeral Rites in Ile Ife

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Members of Ogboni Fraternity during their parade in Ife town.
Members of Ogboni Fraternity during their parade in Ife town.
 ILE OODUA' under lock
ILE OODUA’ under lock
 Osoro members paying their last respect for the late Oba
Osoro members paying their last respect for the late Oba
 Choir members during their ministration at the funeral service.
Choir members during their ministration at the funeral service.

An inter-religious (Christianity, Islam and African Traditional Religion) service was held today in Ile -Ife for the late Ooni, Oba Okunade Sijuwade. Photos by Idowu Ogunleye.

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