In a message issued on the occasion of the 10th coronation anniversary of His Majesty Ọọ̀ni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II), the Ooni of Ife and legendary sovereign of the Yoruba people, His Majesty King Guide Bamba El Hadj Mahamed Npahi Sâanwi, King of Mali, founder of the Bamba Empire, supreme leader of the United Kingdoms of Africa (UKAF), initiator and moral authority of Massakunda, conveyed his respects to his Nigerian counterpart. Below is the full text of his message.
Royal Message of Congratulations
To His Majesty Ọọ̀ni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II),
Ooni of Ilé-Ifẹ̀, legendary sovereign of the Yoruba people,
Your Majesty,
It is with profound reverence and brotherly joy that I extend my warmest congratulations to you on the tenth anniversary of your coronation, celebrated through the “Àṣé10 – A Reign of Peace, Culture & Unity” festival.
Since your ascension to the revered throne of Ilé-Ifẹ̀ in December 2015, you have embodied the perfect harmony between tradition and modernity, between Yoruba spirituality and pan-African engagement. Your reign has been distinguished by an unwavering commitment to peace, unity, cultural renaissance, and the empowerment of youth, women, and communities.
As King of Mali, Supreme Leader of the United Kingdoms of Africa, and Moral Authority of the Massakunda, I salute your royal vision which transcends borders, strengthens bonds among nations, and inspires the hope of a united and cohesive Africa. Your ancestral leadership and spiritual radiance stand as a model of contemporary African royalty.
On behalf of my Court, my people, and all supporters of the continental project, I express my heartfelt wishes that this celebration be not only a tribute to your reign, but also a reaffirmation of the greatness of Yoruba culture and of our shared aspiration: to build a continent united, rooted in its traditions, strengthened by its youth, and oriented toward a prosperous future.
May your tenth year on the throne be blessed with Àṣé. May peace, prosperity, and unity continue to accompany you, and may your crown remain a symbol of a destiny nobly dedicated to the service of Africa.
His Majesty King Guide Bamba El Hadj Mahamed Npahi Sâanwi
King of Mali, Founder of the Bamba Empire
Supreme Leader of the United Kingdoms of Africa (UKAF)
Initiator and Moral Authority of the Massakunda.
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