Oluwo (Dr) Fasola Faniyi BABATUNDE - The Araba of Otta, Awori Kingdom is born and brought up in the ancient city of Otta, Awori Kingdom by Late Fasola Ifagbemi (Baba Onifa) of Iga Ilugba Compound, Ijana quarters and also Iga itusi in ilogbo asowo otta. After his primary education he gained admissions to Anglican Grammar School, Otta between 1996 to 2022, and further more is education to Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-iwoye to study Biochemistry between 2004 to 2010 where he bagged Bachelor of Science (B.sc honor).
His quest for further education took him to Obafemi Awolowo university where he obtained a Post graduate Diploma in Criminology, Security Management and Operations in 2017, he is also a holder of fellowship Certificates such as FICA, FISMON and so on .
Oluwo Fasola Babatunde Faniyi grew up under his late father tutelage as an adherent ifa priest and scholar, Combination of his biochemistry experience and African alternative therapy knowledge made him one of the most outstanding and reputable Tradomedical Doctor (TDr), alternative therapy practitioners and a great IFA scholar.
He has been awarded many times as traditional icon by different organization both home and abroad and he is a Patron to many reputable organization such as Alamala Army mess member of Ado-odo/otta division, Igbimo Omo Yoruba of Ado-odo/Otta to mention few. He is the Chief Priest at Ancestral Pride Temple Limited, The founder of Ancestral Pride Foundation (A foundation promoting African Social Cultural Heritage), The Founder of Ancestral Pride Institute of Cultural Studies that has his headquarter in Otta, Ogun state Nigeria and branches in Panama, Brazil, Cuba and Venezuela. He is the CEO of A-Pride Hotel and Suites, Onigbin, Otta.
CEO of A-Pride Records/Entertainment.
He is a committed believers in the restoration of African value and indigenous faith (IFA), He is a Member of Eyes for African Foundation, he is current Secretary General of International council for IFA religion and vice chairman of Arsadic (An umbrella body for all traditionalist)
He is the Chairman Isese Organization, Otta, Awori kingdom
Member of Awori tourism board.
He is a member of Olota in Chiefs, Otta Awori Kingdom. He is also an Honorary Members of Lagos Integrity Lions Club to mention a few.
Meet, Oluwo (Dr) Fasola Faniyi Babatunde - Araba tile toko Ilu Otta, Awori Kingdom.
HE IS THE FOUNDER OF ORUNMILA BROTHERHOOD FOUNDATION, A MEMBER AND BOARD OF IWASAGBA TRADOMEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA. A CHAIRMAN OF "IFA NI KAKI ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA" AND ALSO A MEMBER OF OGBONI ABORIJIN FRATERNITY OF NIGERIA WHERE HE WAS INSTALLED AS THE OLUWO ILEDI OLADEKOJU ABIMOTA, LAGOS, NIGERIA.
HIS HOBBY IS TO TEACH AND IMPACT REAL TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE ABOUT IFA AND ORISA.
PROFESSIONAL BODIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
ALUMNI OF OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY (OOU)
FELLOW INSTITUTE CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION (FICA)
FELLOW NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, LABOUR, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (NIIRLRD)
MEMBER INSTITUTE OF SECURITY MANAGEMENT OF NIGERIA (ISMON)
HONORARY MEMBER OF LAGOS INTEGRITY LIONS CLUB
MEMBER - EYES FOR AFRICA FOUNDATION, USA
PATRON - ALAMALA ARMY MESS MEMBER, ADO-ODO/OTTA DIVISION
PATRON - IGBIMO OMO YORUBA OF ADO-ODO/OTTA
SECRETARY GENERAL - INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR IFA RELIGION
VICE CHAIRMAN & MEMBER OF ARSADIC (An umbrella body for all traditionalist)
CHAIRMAN - ISESE ORGANIZATION, OTTA, AWORI KINGDOM
MEMBER - AWORI TOURISM BOARD
MEMBER - OLOTA IN CHIEFS, OTTA, AWORI KINGDOM
CEO - APride Hotel and Suites, ONIGBIN, OTTA - https://www.apridehotelandsuites.com/about
CEO - A-Pride Records/Entertainment
HONOURS/AWARDS
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Given by Baale Sufianu Liasu - Balogun, Ilogbo. As one of the Outstanding individual who made immense contribution to the development of his community.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Given by Dama Media Concept, Ilogbo. As Outstanding TradoMedical Practitioner on Community and Social Responsibility.
TRADITIONAL ICON OF YORUBALAND: Given by Egbe Onisese Isembaye Cultural and Traditional Religion. For his Selfless and Good Services in Africa Religion and Development of Isese Isembaye in Yoruba Land.
MERIT AWARD: Given by Abe Igi Alubarika. For his Outstanding Contributions and the Annual Street Jams.
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD: Given by The Octagon Media as Outstanding Trado Medical Practitioner for the year 2017.
AWARD OF APPRECIATION: Given by Ado/Odo-Ota Local Government for his Philantropic and Humanitarian Services.
MERITOIUS AWARD: Given by DJ Wajib Production for his Philantropic and Humanitarian Services.
ICON OF EXCELLENCE AWARD: Given by Ayo Alafinorun Gospel Ministry.
AWARD OF HONOUR: Given by Bukkfald Interlink Film Production.
ALAKOSO ASA YORUBA IN OGUN STATE: Given by MetroCity News Magazine.
YOUTH PRESIDENT: IJO ORUNMILA ADULAWO (African Traditional Religion).
OLUWO (DR) FASOLA BABATUNDE FANIYI - CEO A-PRIDE HOTEL AND SUITES
https://apridehotelandsuites.com/