Category: Culture
Ibadan Indigenes Rock Cotonou, Unveil Ajorosun Magazine
Members of the Ibadan Community of Cotonou, Benin Republic, staged a vibrant display of culture and unity as they held their maiden Ibadan Day celebration at Midombo Stadium, Akpakpa. The colourful event brought together prominent sons and daughters of Ibadan living in the West African nation, alongside traditional rulers and well-wishers. The Olubadan of Ibadanland,…
Oyo Govt. Officially Invites NUP to 2026 World Egungun Festival
By Yetunde Oke The Oyo State Ministry of Culture and Tourism has officially invited the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP Oyo State Council to 2026 World Egungun Festival, scheduled for 1st and 2nd of May. This was made known during a visit to the Oyo NUP by the officials of the ministry led by the commissioner, Dr…
Oluwo Urges Cultural Fashion Revival, Seeks FG Backing
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has renewed calls for a stronger federal government role in reviving Nigeria’s indigenous textile industry. Oba Akanbi also stressed the need to align local fabrics with contemporary fashion tastes. Speaking through a statement issued by his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem on Tuesday, the monarch said “Nigeria could…
Ede Elders Eulogise Timi of Ede as He Marks 18 Years on Throne
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The umbrella body of Ede Elders worldwide, Ede Elders’ Council, EEC, has felicitatated Oba Munirudeen Lawal, LAMINISA 1, the Timi of Edeland on the occasion of his 18th year on the throne of his forefathers.The Council noted that his wise leadership and fatherly heart have helped in fostering the steady growth and…
Awujale: Family Orders KWAM 1 to Prove Lineage, Warns against ‘Strangers’
The Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode, next in line to produce the new Awujale of Ijebuland, Ogun State, has directed popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, to complete the family’s royal lineage data form to establish his legitimate membership in the ruling house. The Chairman of the ruling house and former…
Awujale: Ogun Prince Declares Interest in Stool
The contest for the throne of the Awujale of Ijebuland has continued to gather steam as ophthalmic surgeon and community leader, Otunba Adekunle Hassan, formally declared his interest before members of the Jadiara branch of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu Ode. Otunba Hassan made his declaration at the historic Igboburo compound, where princes, princesses,…
Group Moves to Preserve Yoruba Language, Culture
The “Brain Trust” (Èdè wa ni – Ẹ Gbe L’árugẹ), a Yoruba socio-cultural group, has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalising the Yoruba language and preserving its cultural heritage. A statement by Olushola Macaulay, director of the project, said the commitment was made during the group’s inaugural meeting. Mr Macaulay said the meeting recorded strong commitments…
LADI Launches Brain Trust Project, Nominates Pensioners’ FM GM Member
By Babatunde Tiamiyu In pursuit of sustaining and protecting the south west commonly spoken language, Yoruba, the Light-up African Development Initiative, LADI a non government initiative has come up with a Yoruba Language Preservation Initiative’s “Brain Trust Project”. According to Light- up African Development the project focus to save the yoruba heritage in Southwest through…
Lagelu Indigenes Club Congratulates Oba Ladoja on Coronation
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Lagelu Indigenes club, LIC, Ibadan has congratulated,His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, Arusa1, on his coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan land. In a statement by the Club’s President, Mr. Soji Ogunsola and Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Abiodun Akinkunle, LIC, described the coming of Oba Ladoja as…