Princess Adesile’s grace isn’t just cultivated—it’s inherited. She was born into royalty, a descendant of not one, but two distinguished royal houses in Ijebuland, making her a true “double princess” by heritage.
Her father, Prince Abdul Gafar Adebayo Ajigboteso, carries the lineage of both the Awujale of Ijebuland and the Olisa of Ijebu-Ode, with ancestral roots tracing back to Oba Ademuyewo Fidipote, the revered Awujale of Ijebuland in the 1800s. Her family’s history echoes through royal compounds and traditional palaces—from the Gbegande Ruling House of Ososa to the Sekoro-Rubakoye Royal Family.
This legacy of nobility is further enriched by her grandparents, Prince Tijani Adefoluso Ajigboteso and Princess Rukayat Abebi Olowoporoku, whose lives exemplified leadership, elegance, and cultural pride.
More than just titles, Princess Adesile carries forward generations of tradition, dignity, and service—with a modern voice that continues to honor and elevate her roots.
In a world where tradition often waits to be discovered, Princess Adesile is already living it out loud. A true cultural custodian, fashion entrepreneur, and one of the most captivating faces of Ojude Oba 2024 and 2025, she is the definition of elegance with purpose.
She didn’t just show up for the festival—she made the festival show up for the world.
More Than a Festival—A Legacy in Motion
“Ojude Oba is more than a festival,” Princess Adesile tells Ranks Africa in her exclusive interview (read here). “It’s a living, breathing expression of who we are as Ijebu people.” And she lives by those words. From the very start of 2025, long before the official festival day, Princess Adesile infused Ojude Oba into her lifestyle—with curated fashion shoots, cultural imagery, and online storytelling. Even on her birthday, she brought the tradition to life, donning regal attire and riding a horse with pride—blurring the line between celebration and cultural advocacy.
When Ojude Oba 2025 finally arrived, she wasn’t just participating—she was leading. Online and offline, her presence became symbolic of the modern yet rooted Ijebu identity. She didn’t wait for Ojude Oba. She carried Ojude Oba.
Beyond the Festival: Building Legacy in Business
But Princess Adesile is not only a cultural icon—she’s a powerhouse entrepreneur. As the founder of Desile Lagos, her fashion brand boldly blends heritage and contemporary luxury. From Nigeria to international markets, she is using business as a platform to give culture a global voice.
“I’ve built a fashion brand, but I also have ventures that bridge tradition and innovation,” she shares. “What drives me is impact… how does this serve others?”
Whether she’s mentoring young entrepreneurs or collaborating globally, she’s proving that women can lead with identity, purpose, and power.
In 2023, UNESCO described Ojude Oba as a cultural heritage worthy of global recognition, and Princess Adesile is one of the key figures bringing that dream closer. Through her consistent digital promotion, international appeal, and rooted storytelling, she has helped position Ojude Oba as more than a Yoruba celebration—it is now a cultural event with global interest.
She envisions the future of Ojude Oba as an international cultural summit, attracting creatives, leaders, and scholars from around the world.
“I want the world to experience Yoruba culture not as a relic, but as a renaissance,” she says. “The world is watching—it’s time we take up space boldly, beautifully, and unapologetically.”
Princess Adesile’s signature? Grace with substance. Beauty with meaning. Fashion with soul.
Every look she dons, every caption she shares, every platform she touches is used with intent—to honor history while shaping the future.
She is not just riding into Ojude Oba—she is leading it into the future.
In Princess Adesile, we see the best of both worlds: heritage and hustle, tradition and transformation. She is not only one of the faces of Ojude Oba 2024 and 2025—she is one of the forces redefining what culture can look like in this generation.
And at Ranks Africa, we are proud to spotlight her journey.
Read Exclusive Interview: Princess Adesile — Where Royalty Meets Relevance
