Revered Monarch, Onipokia Of Ipokia Kingdom, Oba Yisa Olaniyi Olaniyan Dies In USA

The Ogun State Government and the entire people of the ancient kingdom of Ipokia in Ogun State has been thrown into mourning following the sudden demise of the Onipokia of Ipokia Kingdom, Oba Yisa Sola Adeniyi Olaniyan (Orijajoogun I), who joined his forebears after a brief illness in the United States of America.

Though the cause of the illness that led to his death is yet to emerge, but sources from the Palace and his close associates confirmed that the revered

Traditional Ruler died in the USA on Saturday.

The death of the First Class King marks an end to his illustrious reign that was widely associated with cultural revival, community development, and strong engagement with  Nigerians in diaspora.

The late Oba Olaniyan ascended the throne as the 46th Onipokia of the ancient Ipokia Kingdom in August 2020.

Prior to his ascension to the Throne as Oba, he had built an impressive professional career in the United States, where he studied Criminal Justice at the University of Houston-Downtown, worked in the aviation and oil and gas sectors, and later became involved in renewable energy and community development.

He was widely regarded as a modern Traditional Ruler who successfully bridged his international exposure with the customs and traditions of his homeland.

Throughout his reign, he consistently advocated for education, youth empowerment and investment in Ipokia, and stronger connections between the Kingdom and Nigerians in the diaspora.

He was also known for promoting peace and unity across Yewaland, while encouraging economic development in the border community.

Beyond the Palace, Oba Olaniyan earned recognition as the founder of the Afro-Heritage Broadcasting & Entertainment Awards, AHBEA, an initiative established to celebrate African entertainment personalities and cultural icons across the world.