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Olu of Warri's wife says he will not take another wife

Olori Ivie Atuwatse III says her husband, the Olu of Warri, will not embrace polygamy, saying she alone is enough for him.

Analysis deskEditor Andersson Iyke27 September 2026, 13:50 GMT

What happened

Olori Ivie Atuwatse III, wife of the Olu of Warri, said her husband will not embrace polygamy.1 2 3

She said she alone is enough for him, describing herself as 'like three women'.1 2 3

She reflected on the demands the monarch's royal responsibilities place on their time together.1

She said she enjoys seeing the world celebrate her husband's genius and, in her words, his 'swag'.3

Olori Ivie Atuwatse III stated that the Olu of Warri will not embrace polygamy.1 2 3
She said she alone is enough for her husband in their marriage.2 3

None of the outlets reviewed reported comments from the Olu of Warri himself on the matter.
None of the outlets reviewed gave the context or occasion of the Olori's remarks.

Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.