Breaking: Nigerian Business Icon Otunba Adekunle Ojora Passes Away

According to Ireporter Online, the Lagos Royal Family has announced the passing of Olori-ebi, HRH Otunba (Dr) Adekunle Ojora, OFR, CON, JP, widely recognized as the Otunba of Lagos and the Lisa of Ife. The traditional leader passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Born on June 13, 1932, Otunba Ojora held numerous esteemed positions within Lagos royalty throughout his lifetime. His titles included Chief Olori Omoba of Lagos, Head of the Oba Ologunkutere and Oba Adele Ajosun Royal Family, Head of the Ojora Royal Family, and Head of the Aiyeomosan Chieftaincy Family of Lagos.

The family is yet to announce the burial arrangements. They also shared his Oriki, a traditional praise poem celebrating his lineage and contributions: “Omo Ojora Apasa, Omo kekeniju, Omo oyinbo Dudu ni ita iganmu, Omo afomo loko toun ti ele die, Omo olumokun okosho yun, Omo opayun Pade, Omo alowo loko bi oyinbo, Omo ogbe obinrin ta fi owo ra akobi… Omo olowu oduru. Sun re ooooooooo.”