Nollywood actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji paid a visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, at his palace in Ile Ife, Osun State, on Monday, June 8, 2026. Videos of the visit surfaced on social media on Tuesday, June 9, showing the actor being warmly received by the monarch.
Playful Banter at the Palace
The highlight of the visit was a lighthearted exchange between the Ooni and Lateef, who was seen kneeling as he conversed with the king. The Yoruba monarch, who recently made headlines for his strong stance on insecurity in the southwest, teased Lateef about his bedroom skills, which led to the birth of his triplets. The Ooni even asked others present to applaud the actor in a humorous moment.
Purpose of the Visit
According to reports, Lateef visited the palace alongside members of his production crew to seek royal blessings and support for his upcoming historical film project. The film focuses on the Ekiti-Parapo War, commonly known as the Kiriji War, one of the most significant conflicts in Yoruba history.
Reactions from Netizens
The visit stirred mixed reactions online. Some users praised the actor, while others criticized him. One user, Olaun101, commented, "I sha hope they will not find a way to insert imaginary Ibo into the story." Another, Adefemi Ajibare, wrote, "For Adedimeji to be using Yoruba nation culture and tradition in making money but giving his children arab name, hhmm." Ayo Alabi advised, "He should not bring his Muslim sentiments to the film o, he should remember he is dealing with ekiti people, he should get the authentic and reliable story of pure narration." Meanwhile, Ramon Adebayo offered congratulations to the king.
Backlash Over Arabic Names
Lateef Adedimeji also faced criticism from social media personality MS Baba, who called him out for giving his triplets Arabic names instead of indigenous Yoruba names. In a TikTok video, Baba argued that the actor had not learned from the Yoruba culture he promotes through his films.
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In a previous report, Lateef's wife, actress Mo Bimpe, shared a heartwarming video of her 90-year-old grandmother caring for the triplets, showing the elderly woman bonding with the babies with tenderness.
