Oba Saliu Adetunji was a Nigerian monarch and businessman. He was the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan. Oba Adetunji was born on 26 August 1928 in Ibadan, Oyo state to Raji Olayiwola and Suwebat Amope Adetunji.
Oba Adetunji Profile
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Name |
Olubadan of Ibadan |
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Real Name |
Oba Saliu Adetunji |
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Date of Birth |
26 August 1928 |
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Age |
93 years (2022) |
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State of Origin |
Ibadan, Oyo State |
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Nationality |
Nigeria |
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Tribe |
Yoruba |
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Occupation |
Monarch |
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Religion |
Muslim |
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Wife |
Kudirat Aduke |
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Net Worth |
$1 million |
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Death |
January 2, 2022 |
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Educational Background
Oba Adetunji attended Ibadan Memorial Grammer School (IMG) and Chicago College of Performing Arts to study Marketing Strategies. He learnt vocational skills while growing up.
Career
Oba Adetunji started his career as a fashion designer before delving into musical record marketing.
He founded his record label Baba Laje Records which housed notable fuji music acts including Dauda Epo-Akara and Wasiu Ayinde Marshall.
In 1976, Oba Adetunji became the Mogaji and later the Jagun Balogun (the first rung on the Balogun ladder) in 1978.
Oba Adetunji was the Balogun of Ibadan before his coronation as the Olubadan of Ibadan.
On March 4, 2016, Oba Adetunji was crowned the the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan following the death of Samuel Odulana Odungade I.
Personal Life
Oba Adetunji was married to Kudirat Aduke with children. He was a Muslim of Yoruba origin.
Oba Adetunji Net Worth
Oba Adetunji net worth is estimated to be $1 million
Death
Olubadan of Ibadan died after a brief illness at University of Ibadan College Hospital on January 2, 2022. He was 93 years old.