67 h. ago Many traditional rulers are ignorant of culture — Osun monarch

Tribune Online Many traditional rulers are ignorant of culture — Osun monarch "To lose culture is to lose a part of ourselves. But to protect culture, to invest in it, to learn from it and to pass it on is an act of survival. It is resistance. Many traditional rulers are ignorant of culture — Osun monarch Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Uplift culture, tradition of our forebears, Olowu charges Yoruba monarchs

Tribune Online Uplift culture, tradition of our forebears, Olowu charges Yoruba monarchs He stated that according to the letter of their installation, Obas "would be custodians of culture and tradition" and not the other way round, as some Obas have jettisoned their primary duty for religion. Uplift culture, tradition of our forebears, Olowu charges Yoruba monarchs Tribune Online

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7 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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7 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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1 week ago Ikokore: Proudly Nigerian superfood that can gain UN cultural status

Ikokore is a delightsome cultural and traditional delicacy as well as a culinary heritage that is cooked and eaten in read more Ikokore: Proudly Nigerian superfood that can gain UN cultural status

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2 w. ago Ogun govt to partner private sector to promote, preserve cultural heritage

Tribune Online Ogun govt to partner private sector to promote, preserve cultural heritage He assured that his government would always welcome ideas from private entities or individuals that would promote and preserve the cultural heritage and traditions of the Yoruba people Ogun govt to partner private sector to promote, preserve cultural heritage Tribune Online

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3 w. ago “Why Sit On Thrones You Don’t Honour?” – Seun Kuti Questions Yoruba Monarchs

Nigerian singer Seun Kuti has taken a swipe at Yoruba monarchs, accusing them of neglecting the traditional religious values they are supposed to uphold. In an Instagram story shared on Tuesday, Kuti alleged that many Yoruba kings still hold traditional thrones despite no longer believing in Yoruba deities. “90 percent of Yoruba kings don’t believe […] The post “Why Sit On Thrones You Don’t Honour?” – Seun Kuti Questions Yoruba Monarchs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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 Aesthetic, economic and cultural values of calabash carving in local communities

Tribune Online Aesthetic, economic and cultural values of calabash carving in local communities By  Ajekigbe Adewale Olayemi CALABASH carving (Igbafinfin) is a traditional handcraft profession domesticated in Oyo, Southwestern Nigeria and has become part of the people’s tradition and culture. It is an ancient indigenous handcraft and holds significant aesthetic, cultural, social and economic value in local communities, making it an important part of their heritage and identity. […] Aesthetic, economic and cultural values of calabash carving in local communities Tribune Online

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3 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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4 w. ago Art as a unifying force: NGA marks Children’s Day with colour and creativity

By Damiete Braide The National Gallery of Art, Iganmu, came alive once again as it hosted its annual celebration for the International Day of the Child, a long-standing tradition held with colour, creativity, and cultural pride. The 2025 edition, themed “Harmony in Diversity: Art as a Unifying Force,” brought together a vibrant mix of schoolchildren, […] The post Art as a unifying force: NGA marks Children’s Day with colour and creativity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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