Olubadan dies at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, on Sunday January 2 at the ripe age of 93
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji has joined his ancestors at the age of 93.
Adetunji reportedly passed on at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, on Sunday.
His death was confirmed by High Chief Amidu Ajibade.
“It is what you have heard. Baba has joined his ancestors,” Ajibade said.
Confirming the Olubadan’s death, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said, “The news of the death of our father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, came as a shock.
“His wealth of experience, his immense wisdom, and his commitment to seeing a greater Ibadan and a better Oyo State are unrivalled.
“Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria and humanity at large will miss Kabiyesi, who was ever ready to give his all to see a better society.”
Oba Adetunji was crowned the 41st Olubadan on March 4, 2016.
He took over after Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade died at the age of 101 years, 86 days to his 102nd birthday on April 14.
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He was born as the first of 17 children of Raji Olayiwola and Suwebat Amope Adetunji on August 26, 1928 in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Adetunji grew up learning vocational jobs until he took up fashion designing as a means of living after moving into Lagos.
While working as a fashion designer, he delved into musical record marketing until in 1960 when he founded his first of three record label imprints called Baba Laje Records which housed notable fuji music acts including Dauda Epo-Akara and Wasiu Ayinde Marshall.
Prior to his coronation as the Olubadan of Ibadan, Saliu Adetunji was the Balogun of Ibadan land.