Oba Adekeye’s brief marriage to London socialite Bunmi Oyewole ends in scandal, with accusations of deceit, financial mismanagement, and blackmail
In what has become one of the most controversial royal scandals in recent Nigerian history, the three-month marriage between Oba Adekeye of Joga Orile, Ogun State, and London-based socialite Bunmi Oyewole has left behind a storm of accusations, deception, and financial controversy.
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The relationship, which began in 2023 after the Oba’s estranged wife, Olori Olanike Ayinke Adekeye, left the palace, quickly unraveled as shocking revelations about Bunmi’s past and motives surfaced.
Allegations of forged documents, unresolved legal issues, and financial manipulation have cast a shadow over the once-respected monarch.
Bunmi Oyewole, still legally married to her second husband, UK-based medical worker Adeniyi Lawal, allegedly forged a divorce certificate to marry Oba Adekeye while Lawal was in prison following rape allegations she leveled against him.
This marked the beginning of a series of controversies that would plague the marriage.
Bunmi, who had previously been married to Steve Fowowe in 2004 and later to Lawal in 2016, had a history of short-lived unions that ended in financial disputes.
Reports suggest that she acquired properties, luxury cars, and significant wealth from her previous marriages before moving on to new targets.
Despite receiving UK government benefits through Universal Credit, Bunmi flaunted an opulent lifestyle, boasting about extravagant gifts she supposedly purchased for the Oba.
However, sources have challenged these claims, demanding proof of her financial contributions to the monarch.
Her reputation as a socialite with mounting debts and unpaid loans further fueled suspicions about her true intentions.
While she presented herself as a wealthy woman funding the King’s expenses, evidence suggests otherwise, raising questions about her alleged manipulation tactics.
The relationship took a turn for the worse when Bunmi learned that Oba Adekeye was reconciling with his first wife, Olori Olanike.
She reportedly issued an ultimatum, demanding that the King reject Olanike’s return or elevate her position above the senior wife.
When her demands were denied, Bunmi allegedly resorted to blackmail in a bid to secure a more dominant role in the palace.
Refusing to accept a junior wife status, Bunmi’s actions led to the ultimate collapse of the marriage, leaving Oba Adekeye’s reputation in tatters.
The King, once celebrated for his leadership, now finds himself at the center of a scandal that has rocked the royal community.
As Bunmi reportedly moves on to another royal figure, the Abepa of Joga Orile, questions linger about whether she will ever be held accountable for her actions.
Her track record of broken marriages, financial gains, and controversial dealings continues to make headlines, reinforcing her image as a socialite with an agenda.
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For now, the fallout from this royal scandal remains a hot topic, with the public awaiting further developments in what has become one of the most talked-about controversies in Nigerian monarchy history.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
