Nollywood actress Tayo Sobola has shared how a simple charity invitation unexpectedly changed her life, leading to her being crowned Sarauniya of Uke Kingdom in Nasarawa State.
She said she had no idea what was about to happen when she agreed to the trip.
“I didn’t pick myself, nor did I know anything about it,” she explained.
According to her, the journey started when someone visited her shop in Abuja and invited her to join a charity mission in Uke. She said she accepted casually and prepared without any special expectations.
“I was invited to join a charity mission in Uke by an acquaintance who visited my shop in Abuja. He pleaded with me to come along, and I agreed. I simply picked an outfit from my collection, wore it, and left for Nasarawa.”
She recalled arriving at the Emir’s palace and waiting alongside others before being unexpectedly singled out. She said the Emir’s action came as a shock to her. “While waiting, I noticed an intense conversation between my companion and another man but paid little attention. Soon after, the Emir emerged and invited me to sit beside him.”
She further explained that she was later told she would not be allowed to leave until she was installed as Sarauniya. She also learned about the spiritual and traditional process behind the decision.
“Apparently, where I sat down upon entering the palace was the seat of the former Sarauniya, and the kingdom had been waiting for years for a stranger to unknowingly occupy the seat. Each time a visitor entered the palace, the soothsayer would consult the spirits to determine if the person was the destined successor. That day, it turned out to be me.”
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