There’s currently a storm brewing up on social media after a clip which shows the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu seemingly disrespecting the Ooni of Ife emerged online.
From the clip shared by TV360, the ooni arrived at an unnamed event which was headlines by the Oba of Lagos. When the revered monarch offered the Lagos king a hand in greeting, he was snubbed. The disconcerting moment was captured on camera.
A Twitter user, @Rosanwo tweeted: “In the days of our fore fathers, this could have instigated a civil war, capture the Oba of Lagos & enslave his people,” Another user & writer, Lola Shoneyin also lent her voice: “Can’t imagine what the Ooni of Ife could have done to deserve that. The Oba of Lagos will not come away from this smelling of roses.”
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