Tag: #YorubaCulture
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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.…
