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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has showered encomiums on Elizabeth Itunnuayo Rich Jack, the founder of the international NGO, Elizabeth Jack Rich aid foundation.
The ex beauty queen and billionaire wife of Tein Jack Rich clocks 29 today, May 18 and has been showered with love from the Yoruba monarch.
The Ooni described her as a jewel who he is proud to call his own as they share similar thoughts, words and deeds.
Oba Adeyeye stated that he is grateful to have her as a child and joins others in celebrating her tenacity, admirable courage and selfless dedication to compassion for others.
The Ooni wrote, “The greatest joy in life is having a jewel as a child whom you can cl your own in your thoughts, words, and deeds!! I’m eternally grateful for having you as a child, Dr Elizabeth Itunnuayo Rich Jack. As your birthday comes with incredible hidden stories of challenges and excellence, I celebrate your tenacity, your unrivaled and admirable courage, and most importantly, your selflessness and dedication to compassion for others.
It is truly worthy to celebrate you, everyday as a shining light to many around you, a beacon of hope, and a touch bearer if inspiration with positive energy to others, especially our young women. You are a wonderful mother and wife to your darling husband Tein Jack Rich with a super normal giving heart, and above all, am adorable daughter to me.
May the Eledumare shower his matchless splendor and grace upon you throughout this treasured day with immeasurable gifts. Lots of love from me”.
Esabod Global news recalls that Ooni had publicly celebrated the first birthday of his daughter who he welcomed with one of his concubines last year.
Taking to his Instagram page, he wrote,
“Princess Adebukunmi Adeife is 1 year old today. Almighty God will grant you a long life to fulfill your destiny in the world. You keep my memory well refreshed of my mother of blessed memory as you are truly her reincarnation. Lots of love Mama Adebuks”.
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