Photos of the inauguration ceremony of Chief Stephen Olusesan Ogedengbe who ascended his forefathers throne as the Obanla of Ijeshaland on the 1st of May 2000.

His Royal Highness, Chief Stephen Olusesan Ogedengbe, The Obanla Ogedengbe of Ijeshaland III

Late Chief (Mrs) Raliat Atinuke Bolatito Ogedengbe, daughter of HRH Chief Sulu Bolaji Gbadebo Ashogbon (nee Ashogbon of Lagos)

The procession begins

Adeola Ogedengbe (front row) followed by Mrs Titilayo Ogedengbe and others.

Oba-Ala (L) followed by family, traditional chiefs, friends and well-wishers, on their way to the Owa's palace.

Oba-Ala (m) and his entourage on their way to the Owa's palace.

Oba-Ala (m) and entourage touring the street of Ilesha.

HRM, Oba (Dr) Adekunle Aromolaran, Owa-Obokun of Ijeshaland in his palace, awaiting the arrival of Oba-Ala Ogedengbe III. 

HRH, Chief Stephen Olusesan Ogedengbe, Oba-Ala Ogedengbe III paying homage to the Owa-Obokun of Ijeshaland

Oba-Ala Ogedengbe III (L) taking his rightful place at the Owa's palace.

Oba-Ala delivering a speech at the palace.

Cross-section of Ilesha traditional chiefs at the Owa's palace.

Ilesha traditional chiefs at the Owa's palace.

Cross-section of ilesha market women, and well-wishers at the palace.

Oba-Ala (L) with his brother, Hon.Titus Olaosebikan Sunday Ogedengbe (immediate right), and his son, Mr T.O.S (Olusegun) Ogedengbe (in white and blue strip cap) and others.

Traditional Chiefs at the palace.

Cross-section of Ilesha's traditional Chiefs at the palace.

Oba-Ala doing it the Nigerian way. 

Oba-Ala (r) and entourage.

Oba-Ala Ogedengbe III, his entourage and drummers on their way to Oba-Ala's palace.

Family, friends and well-wishers came out in masses in honour of Oba-Ala Ogedengbe III.

Oba-Ala (m) and entourage. Afolabi Ogedengbe (front in blue) carrying the staff of office.

HRH, Chief Stephen Olusesan Ogedengbe, Oba-Ala Ogedengbe of Ilesha III (m), and Chief S.O. Ogedengbe (r), The Alatorin of Atorin at the Oba-Ala palace with other traditional chief.

Oba-Ala (R), followed by  The Alatorin of Atorin (L) and entourage arriving at Oba-Ala's country home in Ilesha .

The Owa (L) and The Oba-Ala (R) at the thanksgiving service in honour of Oba-Ala. All glory be to GOD Almighty.

The Owa-Obokun of Ijeshaland (3rd right) and His chiefs arriving at St. James' Anglican Church, Imo, Ilesha for the thanksgiving service in honour of Oba-Ala.

Traditional Chiefs arriving at the church service.

Cross-section of family, friends, well-wishers and traditional chiefs. At the very front is Oba-Ala's junior brother, Johnson Oladele Ogedengbe.

Cross-section of family, friends, well-wishers and traditional chiefs at the church service in honour of Oba-Ala.

Cross-section of family, friends, well-wishers and traditional chiefs at the church service in honour of Oba-Ala.

Cross-section of traditional chiefs at the church service.

Cross-section of traditional chiefs at the church service.

Cross-section of traditional chiefs at the church service.

The Owa-Obokun addressing the congregations at the thanksgiving service held at St. James' Anglican church ,Imo-Ilesha in honour of Oba-Ala. 

The Owa of Ilesha (R) and the Oba-Ala of Ilesha (L) at the thanksgiving service held at St. James' Anglican church ,Imo-Ilesha in honour of Oba-Ala. 

Members of St. James' Anglican Church Choir, Imo-Ilesha at the thanksgiving service held in honour of Oba-Ala.

Oba-Ala (m) and entourage.

Oba-Ala (m) closely guarded by security men and the police.

Partytime!! (L-R) Ms. Funmilayo Ogedengbe, her friend, and Ms. Deola Ogedengbe (R). 

Oba-Ala in a relaxed and happy mood.

Ijesha traditional chiefs  exchanging pleasantries at the palace.

Oba-Ala (m) with cross section of traditional chiefs.

Late Oba-Ala (m) and his wife, Late Olori Bolatito Ogedengbe, who passed away exactly three months before the untimely death of the Oba-Ala. May their soul rest in perfect peace, Amen. 

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