The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu
Adetunji, were taken to Popoyemoja Palace, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Sunday.
His corpse was welcomed by a large crowd among whom were
sympathisers who broke down in tears as the late monarch’s remains were
offloaded from an ambulance.
The departed monarch’s body was wrapped in light blue cloth
when he was taken inside his palace by some aides.
The Olubadan of Ibadan land
passed away on Sunday.
He was 93 years old.
Adetunji, who was crowned the 41st Olubadan on March 4, 2016,
was born on August 26, 1928 to the family of Raji Olayiwola and Suwebat Amope
Adetunji in the Alusekere compound, Popoyemoja, Ibadan.
Adetunji was crowned Olubadan after the demise of Oba Samuel
Odulana Odugade.
He was the first of 17 children of his parents.
He 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, Adetunji delved into
musical record marketing until 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, Adetunji
was the Balogun of Ibadan land.
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