The fifth Coronation Anniversary of His Royal Majesty, the Olota of Ota, Oba Adeyemi Obalanlege (Lanlege Ekun II, The Arole Iganmode), was a statement in the celebration of culture and traditions of the Awori Kingdom of Ogun State.
The event which held on May 10, 2023 had the iconic Nigerian traditional prayer drink brand, Seaman’s Schnapps, playing a prominent role during the occasion as it brought to the fore, the importance of tradition and culture of the people and communities, which is the primary focus of the brand.
A week leading to the event proper, the company embarked on the beautification of the palace ground as well as the Ota community to make it more attractive to guests and visitors expected to grace the historic occasion. Colourful banners with varied photographs of the revered monarch were erected along major roads leading to the palace ground.
At the event, the palace ground was agog with Ota indigenes and traditional drummers and dancers dressed in beautiful and colorful attires ready to welcome invited guests and dignitaries to the event.
Among the personalities in attendance were former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Deputy Governor of Ogun State representing Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun Engr. Noimot Salako- Oyedele, who is an indigene of Ota and the Chief Hostess of the event, Alake of Egbaland; Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo represented by three high-ranking chiefs in Egbaland; Osolo of Isolo, Oba Abdukabir Agbabiaka and other traditional rulers.
However, the atmosphere at the event was dramatically transformed to a feverish peak with the arrival of the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, Chairman of Ogun State Council of Traditional Rulers accompanied by retinue of traditional rulers from his domain.
The high point of the event were the commissioning of the new Palace Residence of the Olota; the conferment of chieftaincy titles of Iyaoba of Ota and the Are Onakakanfo of Otaland; the flag-off of a Scholarship Scheme for indigent students in the town; the laying of the foundation for an e-Library building and the launching of a music Album in commemoration of the event by a musician, popularly known as Oluomo Kosebinu.
