OLU OF ADIGBE KINGDOM CHARGES NEW CHIEF AND CABINET MEMBERS TO EMBRACE SERVICE TO HUMANITY
The ancient city of Abeokuta witnessed a grand celebration of tradition, culture, and royal heritage on Saturday, 17 October 2026, as Alhaji Chief Muideen Kehinde Shogbamu, Chief Executive Officer of Emkay Ventures, was crowned the Sarumi of Adigbe Kingdom.
The prestigious chieftaincy ceremony, held at OOLG Primary School, Ita-Baale, Adigbe Ijemo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, brought together family members, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate the elevation of a distinguished son of the soil to a traditional position of honour and responsibility.
The ceremony was conducted by His Royal Majesty, Oba Babatunde James Yusuf, the Olu of Adigbe Kingdom, who officially crowned Alhaji Chief Muideen Kehinde Shogbamu as the Sarumi of Adigbe Kingdom. The royal event underscored the enduring significance of traditional institutions in preserving cultural identity, strengthening community bonds, and promoting societal development.
OLU OF ADIGBE CHARGES NEW CHIEF, CABINET MEMBERS ON SERVICE TO HUMANITY
In his royal address, His Royal Majesty, Oba Babatunde James Yusuf, charged the newly installed chief and members of his cabinet to view their positions as opportunities to serve humanity and contribute meaningfully to the development of their community.
The monarch emphasised the importance of deploying their respective offices for the common good, encouraging them to uphold the values of responsible leadership, unity, peace, and progress. He further urged them to discharge their traditional responsibilities in a manner that would bring honour to the kingdom and glory to God Almighty.
The royal charge highlighted the principle that traditional titles carry responsibilities beyond recognition and prestige, requiring commitment to community welfare and the advancement of humanity.
EMKAY VENTURES CEO: AN ENTREPRENEUR WITH DIVERSE BUSINESS INTERESTS
Alhaji Chief Muideen Kehinde Shogbamu is an entrepreneur whose business interests span agriculture, livestock farming, and manufacturing. He is a poultry farmer and is also involved in the rearing of cattle and goats, contributing to agricultural and livestock production.
Beyond his agricultural pursuits, Chief Shogbamu serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Emkay Ventures and operates a block-making industry. His involvement in these sectors reflects his entrepreneurial interests in agriculture and the building materials industry.
His installation as the Sarumi of Adigbe Kingdom adds a traditional leadership dimension to his profile as a businessman and community member.
ROOTED IN EGBALAND: A SON OF IGBOORE, ABEOKUTA
Chief Shogbamu hails from Igboore, Abeokuta, in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State, within the historic Egbaland under the traditional authority of the Alake of Egbaland.
His ancestral connection to Egbaland reflects the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Egba people. The chieftaincy ceremony further celebrated the enduring relationship between traditional institutions, community identity, and the preservation of indigenous values.
ALHAJA OYENIKE SHOGBAMU: A WIFE’S UNWAVERING SUPPORT
A notable highlight of the ceremony was the unwavering support demonstrated by Chief Shogbamu’s wife, Alhaja Oyenike Shogbamu, a fashionista and Chief Executive Officer of Amisfac Stitches and Mutieto Alaga brand.
Alhaja Oyenike stood firmly beside her husband throughout the celebration, offering him what was described as 100 per cent support during this significant milestone in his life. Her presence reflected the importance of partnership, encouragement, and family solidarity in moments of personal and traditional achievement.
In further demonstrating her commitment, she invited her friends to attend the ceremony and lend moral support to her husband. Their presence added to the atmosphere of goodwill, friendship, and celebration that characterised the occasion.
FRIENDS AND WELL-WISHERS CELEBRATE THE NEW SARUMI
The ceremony also attracted a good number of Chief Shogbamu’s friends, who gathered to celebrate his installation and share in the joy of his elevation to the prestigious traditional title.
Their attendance reflected the value of friendship and the importance of standing alongside loved ones during significant milestones. The gathering of family members, friends, and well-wishers contributed to the celebratory atmosphere surrounding the historic occasion.
A ROYAL HONOUR, A GREATER RESPONSIBILITY
The installation of Alhaji Chief Muideen Kehinde Shogbamu as the Sarumi of Adigbe Kingdom represents a significant milestone in his life and a moment of cultural importance for the community.
Beyond the pomp and pageantry associated with the ceremony, the Olu of Adigbe Kingdom’s charge to the new chief and his cabinet placed emphasis on the higher responsibilities of traditional leadership: service to humanity, community development, unity, and the promotion of the common good.
Celebrated under the ideals of Unity, Tradition, and Progress, the occasion reaffirmed the continuing relevance of traditional institutions in honouring individuals, preserving cultural heritage, and encouraging responsible community leadership.
As Chief Shogbamu assumes his new traditional role, the occasion brings together his entrepreneurial journey, his roots in Egbaland, and the support of his wife, family, and friends in a celebration of heritage and responsibility.
The crowning of the Sarumi of Adigbe Kingdom was not merely a celebration of traditional honour; it was also a reminder that true leadership finds its greatest expression in service to humanity and in actions that bring lasting value to the community, to the glory of God Almighty.
