Tag: #YorubaCulture
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ALAAFIN INSTALLS EX-FIRSTBANK CEO ADEDUNTAN AS BALOGUN OF OYO
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has formally installed former FirstBank Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr Adesola Adeduntan, as the new Balogun of Oyo. The colourful ceremony held on Saturday September 5 at the Alaafin’s Palace and attracted traditional rulers, government officials and other dignitaries. Adeduntan succeeds the late Dr Victor Olunloyo, former…
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ISESE DAY: LAGOS TRADITIONAL RULERS PREACH RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE, PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE
Traditional rulers in Lagos State have called for religious tolerance, unity and peaceful coexistence as traditional worshippers across the state celebrate the annual Isese Day festival. The Lagos State Government declared Aug. 20 a work-free day for the celebration, which provides traditional worshippers an opportunity to honour and promote their cultural heritage and beliefs. Oba…
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ISESE DAY: LAGOS COUNCIL CHAIRMEN CELEBRATE TRADITIONAL WORSHIPPERS, RULERS
Chairmen of Lagos Mainland Local Government and Iru-Victoria Island Local Council Development Area have felicitated traditional worshippers, rulers and residents as Lagos joins the 2026 Isese Day celebration. The chairmen, Mr Jabrel Emilagba and Mrs Oluwakemi Alabi, described Isese Day as an important occasion for preserving Yoruba culture, history, traditions and identity. The Lagos State…
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OONI OF IFE NAMED GRAND PATRON OF YORUBA ELDERS’ COUNCIL
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has been appointed Grand Patron of the Yoruba elders’ council, “Egbe Olodo Ide Igbimo Agbagba Ile Yoruba.” According to a statement from the Ooni’s Palace, one of the monarch’s queens, Olori Ashley, was also installed as the Iyalode of the organisation in recognition of her cultural advocacy efforts.…
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OONI HONOURS AMOSUN’S WIFE WITH ‘YEYE MOREMI’ TITLE AT 60
Ile-Ife, May 2, 2026 — The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has conferred the prestigious “Yeye Moremi of Oodua” title on Folusho Amosun during her 60th birthday celebration. The monarch described her as compassionate and selfless, saying the title—linked to the legendary Moremi Ajasoro—is reserved for women of exceptional character and service. Dignitaries, including…
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KOLEOSO MAKES HISTORY, SMASHES 100 MILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS
Iteledicon’s blockbuster just rewrote Nollywood record books Nollywood actor and producer Yekini Ibrahim, better known as Iteledicon, is celebrating a historic moment after his movie “Koleoso” crossed 100 million views on YouTube, a first for any Nollywood or African film released as a single title. Sharing the news on Instagram, an excited Ibrahim called the…
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OSUN GOVT DECLARES WEDNESDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR ISESE FESTIVAL
The Osun Government has declared Wednesday a public holiday for the annual Isese traditional festival, allowing worshippers of Yoruba traditional religion to celebrate fully. Commissioner Abdulrasheed Aderibigbe said the day honors the state’s rich cultural heritage and promotes unity. Governor Ademola Adeleke extended warm wishes to festival participants, urging respect and lawfulness during the celebrations.…
