Several weeks after denying that he sent a letter to Osun State governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, seeking financial assistance to the tune of N20 million for his marriage ceremony, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, officially got married to his new found love, a 27 year-old Kano princess named Firdaus Akanbi nee Abdullahi.
The marriage, which took place on Saturday, March 19, 2022, happened about three years after the Oluwo’s messy divorce from his Jamaican born wife, Chanel Chin. The controversial monarch married Firdaus in a flamboyant ceremony at the residence of the Madakin of Kano, in the ancient city. A reception strictly for ladies held at the Gidan Rumfa, inside the Emir of Kano’s palace shortly after the wedding. The Oluwo met his new wife during one of his trips to the North.
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Firdaus is a granddaughter to Ado Bayero and a niece to the current Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. Fondly called Fidy Madaki by her family and friends, she is a chef and the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Kano-based Grills Thrills. The company also offers catering services for outdoor and indoor events, such as snacks, smoothies, grilled fish and other assorted meals.
Firdaus studied abroad and was based there for some time before relocating to Nigeria. She grew up in Kano and was raised under strict Islamic laws. The lanky lady is social media shy as both her personal and company’s account are not active. She prefers to live a very private life and it is only those who are close to her knew that she was dating the Oluwo.
The Oluwo’s first marriage was in 2015, to Chanel shortly after he was crowned a traditional ruler. She is the daughter of Jamaican reggae star, Ludlow Chin, also known as Bobo Zaro and known for the song Pain, which was a collaboration with Capleton, another Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist.
Oluwo’s marriage to Chanel hit the rock due to irreconcilable differences. The Oluwo claimed his ex wife attempted to poison him and took contract money for his life. She however countered him, claiming their marriage was built on falsehood and that he never provided for her and their son, Oduduwa all through the duration of the four year marriage.
