IBADAN MOURNS: TRADITIONAL DRUMS BEAT AS SYMPATHIZERS GATHER AT OLUBADAN’S RESIDENCE

IBADAN MOURNS: TRADITIONAL DRUMS BEAT AS SYMPATHIZERS GATHER AT OLUBADAN’S RESIDENCE

The heart of Ibadan beats slower today as sympathizers gathered at the Alalubosa GRA, the private residence of the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Olakulehin. The somber mood was marked by the resonant sounds of palace traditional drummers, announcing the passing of the revered monarch.
Friends, family, and well-wishers came together on Monday to pay their respects, filling the residence with a mix of sorrow and reverence. The rhythmic drumming echoed the deep cultural significance of the Olubadan’s role in Ibadan’s history and traditions.
These poignant scenes captured by NAN photographer Olabode Olatunji reflect a community united in grief and honour.

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Photo credit: NAN / Olabode Olatunji