Report reaching us shows that HRM, the Olubadan of Ibandan, Saliu Adetunji is dead on Sunday, January 2, 2021.
The state called Ibadan is one of Yoruba ancestral lands situated in the south western part of Nigeria. However, ‘Olubadan’ has been a royal title for kingship in Ibadan for so long.
Meanwhile, we have compiled a robust profile of the late king, Saliu Adetunji for people who want to know about his career, age, net worth, family, how and when he became the Olubadan.
A detailed look at Olubadan, Saliu Adetunji
The king was the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan who reigned for not more than 5 years.
Date of Birth
The king was born August, 26 1928 as the first of 17 children of Raji Olayiwola and Suwebat Amope Adetunji in the state.
Career
Research shows that the king had learnt some entrepreneural skills before going for fashion designing as a means of sustenance.
The king went into music in 1960 and formed a record label called ‘Baba Laje Records.’ Fuji veterans, Dauda Epo-Akara and Wasiu Ayinde Marshall were all part of the record label.
Date That Saliu Adetunji Become Olubadan
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He was changed from the ‘Balogun’ of Ibadan land to Olubadan of Ibadan. He sat on the throne in March 4, 2016.
The King’s Wife
He was married to Olori Rasheedat Adetunji.
The King’s Children
He was blessed with 24 children
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The King Cause of D*ath
The king reportedly d!ed on January 2 at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo state. Meanwhile, the cause of his d*ath is not open to anyone at the time of writing this story.
The King’s Net Worth
No accurate record as regards Olubadan’s networth.