Legendary Nigerian Juju singer, King Sunny Ade, prostrated for the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, as a traditional gesture of respect to the revered king.

New Telegraph reports that the footage of the development emerged at the 80th birthday celebration and biography launch of business mogul Olatunde Badmus.

In viral footage, the 80-year-old Badmus, despite his advanced age,  performed a respectful squat in line with Yoruba custom when he approached him.

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The Ooni stood to receive him, and the two exchanged pleasantries.

King Sunny Ade also bowed and removed his hat while greeting the monarch, who helped him rise and engaged him in conversation.

Many Nigerians described the exchange as a display of cultural values around age, achievement, and traditional authority, and noted the monarch’s reciprocal gesture.

The event also marked the launch of Badmus’ biography ‘Man of Many Frontiers.’