The Ogunleye Royal Family of Akinale-Owu and the Ogidan-Akinola Family of Ilesa has announced the passing of Olori Rachael Olanike Ogunleye (née Akinola), wife of the late Kabiyesi Oba Olufemi Ogunleye, the Towulade of Akinale-Owu.
Olori Olanike, matriarch of the Ogunleye royal family, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 66.
A renowned educationist and child development expert, she had a distinguished career teaching at Grange School Ikeja, St Saviours School Ebute Meta, and St Saviours School Ikoyi.
She led several schools, including Corona School Ikoyi, Apapa, and Gbagada as Headmistress, and served as Acting Principal of Corona Secondary Agbara.
Olori Olanike Ogunleye
At the time of her passing, Olori Olanike was the Manager in charge of Tourism, Museum, and Head of Administration and Procurement at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library.
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She is survived by her children: Subulade, Tewogbade, Damilola, Olumide, Bunmi, Funke, and Dele; her siblings, Mrs Jumoke Akinkoye, Sir (Dr) Charles Diji Akinola (MD/CEO, South West Development Commission) and Sir Gbola Akinola SAN.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
