THE ancient city of Ogbomoso is set to play host to prominent personalities from all walks of life as all is set for the grand 90th birthday and 42nd coronation anniversary celebrations of the Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Oladunni Oyewumi, CFR.

The modest self-made revered monarch, who is also the Chancellor of Plateau State University, Bokkos, will become a nonagenarian on May 27, 2016.

Nigerian Tribune gathered that a special committee, comprising the monarch’s children and associates, has been meeting to ensure a flamboyant and historic event. 

The three-day fiesta will be rounded off with an elegant reception on Friday, May 27, at Ogbomoso palace ground, with King Sunny Ade (KSA), Abolore Akande popularly known as Nice (an indigene of Ogbomoso) alongside other Fuji and Juju musicians, on band stand.  

Speaking under condition of anonymity, a reliable source close to the palace said, “Alayeluwa rarely throws parties. For him to have decided to mark his 90th birthday and 42nd coronation anniversary, you can imagine what the event would look like.

 “We thank God for Kabiyesi’s remarkable life; we appreciate his contributions to the society through his selfless roles as a statesman and an upscale philanthropist.

“As a man of principle, he has carved a niche for himself in the traditional institution. He is a very rare monarch.”

According to Mrs Aduke Alade, a businesswoman in Ogbomoso, Oba Oyewumi is the pride of Ogbomoso, noting that the monarch’s passion for his people is immeasurable.