Queen Naomi Silekunola, the estranged wife of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has clarified that she has no hope of returning to the palace, as she cannot survive in the midst of the king’s six wives.
The mother of one made this known in a media interview.
According to Queen Naomi, her soft and gentle nature will not allow her to survive in such an environment
“As I have been speaking with you for the past one hour, do I look like someone who can survive in the midst of six mature and strong women? No! She is but a soft, strong, gentle woman and I can’t be a square peg in a round hole,” she said.
When asked about the lesson learnt in her first marriage, she stated that it was a mixture of both sweet and bitter experiences. She added that she went to the palace when she was too innocent and soft.
“I am hesitant about speaking about my experiences in the palace. But in my usual way of talking, it was a bittersweet experience. Details, I will not be sharing, but it was a bittersweet experience. There were really sweet moments and there were really bitter moments.
“Lessons learned are personal and they have helped in shaping me. I am enjoying 30 so much. 30 makes me really strong. I am too innocent; I think I entered the palace too innocent and soft, but life is not like that, you have to be strong, bold and courageous,” she added.