20 h. ago Royal family, traditional rulers, global dignitaries to celebrate enduring legacy of Oba Sijuwade

Tribune Online Royal family, traditional rulers, global dignitaries to celebrate enduring legacy of Oba Sijuwade A monarch widely remembered for his diplomacy, cultural advocacy, and unrelenting commitment to the unity and progress Royal family, traditional rulers, global dignitaries to celebrate enduring legacy of Oba Sijuwade Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Uplift our forebears’ culture, tradition, Olowu charges Yoruba monarchs

By Sunday Ani Olowu of Kuta, Oba Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude, CON, has urged traditional rulers in Yorubaland to respect the oath of their office. In statement by his media office on Friday, he urged the Yoruba monarchs to uplift the culture and traditions of their forebears. Oba Makama, who was reacting to the statement […] The post Uplift our forebears’ culture, tradition, Olowu charges Yoruba monarchs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Uplift Our Forebears’ Culture, Traditions, Olowu Urges Yoruba Monarchs

Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude, Tegbosun III, has urged traditional rulers in Yorubaland to respect the oath of their office. According to a statement issued by his media office on Friday in Kuta, Osun State, the Olowu urged Yoruba Obas to uplift the culture and traditions of their forebears. Oba […]

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2 w. ago Ojude Oba as cultural diplomacy: A masterful reimagining by Emmanuel Solate

By Damiete Braide In his article “Ojude Oba: Nigeria’s Dazzling Festival of Royal Homage and Unity,” Emmanuel Solate achieves what a few cultural commentators do with such grace. He captures the soul of a festival, illuminating both its historic roots and contemporary significance with narrative elegance. His piece is a striking addition to the growing […] The post Ojude Oba as cultural diplomacy: A masterful reimagining by Emmanuel Solate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ojude Oba: NOA decries desecration of Yoruba cultural identity

Tribune Online Ojude Oba: NOA decries desecration of Yoruba cultural identity "Nudity or obscene dressing during festivals is alien to Yoruba culture of South-West Nigeria and should not be imported into our land" Ojude Oba: NOA decries desecration of Yoruba cultural identity Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ojude Oba: An Enduring Legacy Of History, Culture And Heritage

Every year, on the third day after Eid-el-Kabir, the ancient town of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria transforms into a vibrant cultural stage for the Ojude Oba festival—a spectacular convergence of tradition, religion, and royalty that celebrates Yoruba identity and communal pride. What began as a modest homage to a monarch by early Muslim […]

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3 w. ago Court begins hearing of NBM suit against Edo govt over property demolition

From Ben Dunno, Warri The Federal High Court, Benin, has commenced hearing into the case filed by a philanthropic group, Neo-Black Movement (NBM) of Africa, against Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, over alleged unlawful trespass and illegal demolition of its national secretariat, situated at Oba Ewuare II Cultural Centre 7, Arena Way, Amagba, Benin […] The post Court begins hearing of NBM suit against Edo govt over property demolition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ogun: Celebrities Turn Heads In Stunning Attires At 2025 Ojude Oba Celebration

The 2025 Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu Ode was a magnificent display of culture, royalty, and fashion, attended by numerous public figures. Among the attendees were Farooq Oreagba, Femi Branch, and Lateef Adedimeji. Ojude Oba, meaning “the king’s forecourt,” is a renowned annual festival celebrated by the Ijebu community in Ogun State. The festival is […] The post Ogun: Celebrities Turn Heads In Stunning Attires At 2025 Ojude Oba Celebration appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Our Culture Inspires Generations” – Abiodun Marks Ojude Oba With Cultural Pride

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed his delight at taking part in the 2025 Ojúde Ọba Festival held in Ijebu Ode, describing the event as a “timeless celebration of heritage, unity, and loyalty” to the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona. In a statement issued on Sunday, the governor highlighted the importance of the […] The post “Our Culture Inspires Generations” – Abiodun Marks Ojude Oba With Cultural Pride appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago ‘King of Steeze’ Farooq Oreagba makes grand style return at Ojude Oba 2025

By Seyi Babalola The 2025 edition of the legendary Ojude Oba Festival has begun in grand style in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, bringing together thousands of people from all walks of life to celebrate tradition, royalty, and cultural pride. The Ojude Oba Festival, a time-honoured event dating back to the nineteenth century, is a celebrated […] The post ‘King of Steeze’ Farooq Oreagba makes grand style return at Ojude Oba 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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