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Ooni of Ife Bestows Traditional Yoruba Name 'Babatunde' on NBA Star Jaylen Brown

Ooni of Ife Bestows Traditional Yoruba Name 'Babatunde' on NBA Star Jaylen Brown

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During a ceremonial visit, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, honored Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown with the Yoruba name 'Babatunde,' symbolizing a connection to his ancestral roots. The royal gesture aims to strengthen ties between the diaspora and their heritage, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming ancestral identities.

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