Two things
are remarkable about the beautiful princess of Iwo town: She is a Jamaican and
she is passionate about Africa.
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| Oba Adbul Rasheed Adewale Akanbi with Queen Chanel Chin |
Chanel Chin, 32, got married to the new king of the ancient town of Iwo earlier this year after a long romance which began in Canada long before his Royal Highness, Oba Adbul Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, was installed as the Imperial Oluwo of the Iwo Kingdom in Osun State on November 10, 2015.
Iwo is a City in Osun State, Nigeria that is the seat of the Iwo Kingdom, a traditional state. The Iwo people, like
all other people ofYoruba stock are said to have
belonged to Ile-Ife from where they
migrated sometimes in the 14th century. The earliest settlement initiated by
Adekola Telu a prince from Ife. Adekola Telu was the son of the 16th Ooni of
Ife a female called Luwo Gbagida
Accordding
to the interview the Queen granted the Jamaican based media The Gleaner, Queen
Chin reveals that she is very honored to represent Jamaica in such a big way.
"My
ancestors were taken away as slaves, but I have returned to Africa as a queen.
One's destiny cannot be altered. As a young child, I always wanted to come to
Africa, but didn't know how. I feel this is a great opportunity for black
people worldwide to return to their home."
The
queen added: "Our forefathers and ancestral mothers were cast away as
slaves to never return, but I want Jamaicans everywhere to know that Africa is
so nice. The culture and traditions are so rich and lovely. It's truly
something every black person should come and experience."
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| Kabiyesi with the Olori |
"No
matter what I wear, my shoulders and full legs must be covered at all times.
All of my clothes are custom made to match these requirements. Also, as queen,
the king and I like to regularly visit the local schools in the community to
remind the children of the importance of education and excelling in all areas
of their school work and examinations."
The
queen said her husband is the first king to actually take the time to visit the
children.
"We
believe they are the future," she remarked.
In
her esteemed position as a Nigerian queen, she said she faces only minor
challenges one of which is her being not fluent in the native language which is
Yoruba.
"I
know some words. Everyday, I am still learning. Another challenge is that the
food is quite different from our mouth- watering Jamaican dishes."
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