The ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, Queen Zaynab Otitis Obanor, has opened up about her divorce claiming divorcing her ex husband was not an easy thing to do.
In an interview with Vogue Arabia, she said, “To be the first queen out of Africa to end my marriage with a king – interesting to hear that that’s considered a thing. It wasn’t easy to summon the courage for such a decision. I wanted to stand for what I believed in.
“My epiphany came at a moment during my separation from the King. I talked to myself, deciding to uplift all those who are downtrodden.”
“@hhzaynab started her namesake foundation in 2019, with projects helping women achieve financial independence, offering young girls scholarships, and helping domestic abuse victims. I want to uplift all those who are downtrodden. Connecting Africa and Middle East, Queen Zaynab also founded the Arab African Economic Development Initiative of which the UAE is a strong partner.”
The former queen and the Ooni went their separate ways in August 2017.
