Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has spoken out following criticisms over his meetup with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
In a lengthy post on his Twitter page, he explained that he didn’t intentionally leave his wife behind, as she has been busy with their triplets.
He expressed happiness spending time with the monarch, revealing that he drank water from his well of wisdom and doesn’t take it for granted.
He said that, from the warm welcome at the palace to the welcoming aura of Kabiesi himself, he still feels goosebumps. Expressing gratitude, he said he can’t believe that the little boy of yesterday is now dining with actual kings.
“First and foremost, lemme quickly explain that I didn’t intentionally go to see His Imperial Majesty, the Oonirisa @OoniAdimulaIfe without wifey. She’s busy with the triplets. E mabinu.
Right, it was great spending time with Kabiesi at the palace yesterday. Drinking water from his well of wisdom is part of what makes a man in life; I don’t take these moments for granted.
From the warm welcome from the palace family to the welcoming aura of Kabiesi himself, I still feel goosebumps from yesterday. It’s all gratitude from me because that little boy of yesterday is now dining with actual kings.
There’s something about this palace that screams class! The pristine nature, the luxurious air, the spiritual feel, the taste of home… What an experience. It’s not my first time, but it feels like one. Thank you, Kabiesi, for the opportunity to spend time with you again”.
Last week, the father of triplets spoke about his journey after receiving an Icon Award at the Africa Illustration Awards. He said that when he set out on his journey, the goal was to find creative ways and make a name for himself. Now, he went from looking up to icons to becoming one.
At the 12th edition of the AMVCA on Saturday, Lateef’s movie Lisabi won Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa) and Best Makeup. While receiving his award, he dedicated it to his wife, who has given him three children.
Last year, Lateef, while reflecting on his journey, recalled how people questioned his colleague, Yewande Adekoya, when she handpicked him for a role, but she stood firm and saw the future. Lateef said when his personal production failed, he almost gave up, but he kept hustling and did lots of free work before heaven smiled on him.
In a previous post, while reflecting on his journey, he admitted it wasn’t smooth. However, that’s what makes the triumphs sweet, hence why his heart can’t be filled with gratitude.
