Olori Tobi Phillips-Ogunwusi has opened up on her life as one of the six Queens of the Ooni of Ife, Oba
Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, admitting that it comes with sacrifices as much as it entails many privileges. She said it is a position she loves and is happy to be in because she wanted it.
“Life is Good, thanks to God,” she said. “Though it comes with having a little less privacy because everyone wants to know what you are up to, and they also feel they have the right to tell you how to live your life.
“Having more responsibility and some challenges on how to strike a balance between what’s meant to be private and what’s meant to be public. Either ways, it’s all good. because adulthood as a whole isn’t a straight line.”
She added that royalty entails being confident, diligent, compassionate and treating everyone and everything around you with love without seeking validation.
The fashion entrepreneur had revealed on public TV that she agreed to marry the King purely out of love, adding that they had dated, separated and united again for matrimonial bliss.
She emphasized that she only agreed to marry the Ooni because she loved him, and said that she had always promised herself that she would only marry someone she loved.
On her role as an Olori in the palace, she says she is responsible for supporting the Ooni in any way she can and promoting the culture and traditions of the Yoruba people.
Despite the many challenges and responsibilities that come with being an Olori, Olori Tobi seems to be taking it all in stride. She is a strong and confident woman who is not afraid to speak her mind and stand up for what she believes in. Whether she is representing the Ooni at public events or working to further her own career and interests, Olori Tobi is always determined and focused, and it is clear that she has a bright future in the palace and beyond
Olori Tobi is a native of Okitipupa in Ondo State and is a successful fashion entrepreneur, model, and 3D artist. She is the owner of QTP Luxury Fashion, a fashion empire that has gained a reputation for its high-quality products and unique designs.
