Warri Queen Says She Alone Is All the Olu of Warri Needs

Olori Atuwatse III, wife of the Olu of Warri, has addressed her husband's stance on polygamy, saying with humor that she is sufficient for him. In a BBC interview, the queen said the monarch had already made clear that he was not willing to take multiple wives. She stated that he would not change his position on polygamy, and added, in jest, that he might settle down for just a day. According to her, she alone would be "like three women," so she would do well by him. The queen also discussed her fashion choices and explained why she often covers her hair when performing her duties. She said the decision to cover her hair is not because she feels constrained in her dressing, but out of respect for the office she occupies. She noted that her crown and clothing are part of the reason she chooses to cover her hair when she is in queen mode. Olori Atuwatse III further revealed that she plays a part in his Majesty's fashion sense, joking, "I be my husband stylist."