Ojude Oba festival
ojude oba king forecourt ancient festival celebrated yoruba people ijebuode major town ogun state southwestern nigeria annual festival usually take place third day eid alkabir ileya pay homage show respect royal majesty awujale ijebuland one spiritual glamorous festival celebrated ijebuland generally ogun state whole course festivity different cultural age group known regberegbe composed indigene friend associate far near parade front courtyard king palace third day eid al kabir popularly referred ileya yoruba language oba adetona one brought back age group th century general acceptable phenomenon found among today ijebus become integral part yearly ojude oba festival ijebu reason age group bring development progress community ojude oba mean king forecourt yoruba language usually celebrated pomp pageantry people different part world nigeria especially yoruba origin especially people ijebu descent world ojude oba represents king forecourt frontage could also translated “majestic outing” formerly small gathering people islamic religion started year ago earliest muslim convert ijebuode paid homage awujale ijebuland showing appreciation granting liberty practice observe religion reign awujale ademuyewo afidipotemole slave identified alli later became allitubogun began open practice islam received master blessing practice religion without barrier obstruction fear persecution due oneman effort coupled endorsement master islam began grow attracting many convert local mosque built many ward ijebuode incident drama occurred september two reverend rev ra conner rev ew george baptised ijebumen proclamation keep one wife many earlier married incident caused chief whose name identified chief balogun kuku prominent ijebu son relinquish christianity embrace islam encourage polygamy thirty wife slave ardent follower chief extreme wealth coupled respect ijebus attracted many convert islam ojude oba festival successor odeda festival also annual event worshipper several traditional religion sango egungu osun ogun yemule come together showcase identity dancing turn drum song front awujale olisa various important chief people town chief balogun kuku party odeda festival converted islam could longer participate festival decided replace odeda festival new one conform new religion birthed itaoba festival metamorphosed known ojude oba festival festival since accepted ijebus home also million people within outside nigeria festival usually attended people across six geopolitical zone nigeria edition annual ojude oba festival hosted many prominent dignitary hon aminu waziri tambuwal governor ibikunle amosun governor bayelsa state hon seriake dickson represented secretary state government ssg wife ogun state governor mr olufunsho amosun state deputy governor prince segun adesegun secretary ogun state government mr taiwo adeoluwa member state executive council festival themed “our culture pride” graced governor ogun state gov ibikunle amosun state executive cabinet otunba subomi balogun otunba tunwashe ijebu founder first city monument group adegunwa renowned businessman former chairman sterling bank plc chief kola banjo former governor state otunba gbenga daniel edition ojude oba festival received presence former senate president dr bukola saraki special guest honour accompanied seven senator includes senator ben murraybruce senator dino melaye senator biodun olujimi senator duro faseyi senator sam anyanwu senator rafiu ibrahim senator shaba lafiaaji among others also state governor ogun state senator ibikunle amosun expected represented deputy mr yetunde onanuga event one main sponsor edition chairman founder globacom otunba mike adenuga nollywood actor odunlade adekola dj top trio mr real idowest slim case also present festival gave indigene guest glo miss ojude oba beauty pageant held equity hotel edition ojude oba festival cancelled awujale paramount ruler ijebuland oba dr sikiru adetona due covid need maintain social physical distancing amid coronavirus pandemic edition also cancelled rapid resurgence coronavirus organizer said better avoid preventable health hazard protect life adetoun sote wrote book ojude oba festival ijebuode western part nigeria first book written festival ojudeoba festival oneday celebration culture fashion glamour candour beauty royalty son daughter ijebuland festival always commenced prayer imam ijebuland followed national anthem ogun state anthem awujale anthem finally lineage praise ijebus parade different age known regbe regbe names––such obafuwaji bobagbimo bobakeye gbobaniyi gbobalaye begin heart ceremony group male female counterpart distinct either manner appearance style dressing dance pattern group member top manager chief executive officer head industry prominent traditional title holder group recognisable face like gbobaniyi group middleage men dress rich traditional asooke wield walking stick dance like conqueror former ogun state governor gbenga daniel patron female gbobaleye noted gaiety dance member popular waka music star queen salawa abeni straightforward term group file turn turn drummer pay homage dance presentation gift offering foot king pray wishing peaceful tenure long life horseriding different horseriding family led balogun descendant ijebu war hero regarded balogun horseriding family includes balogun odunuga balogun bello odueyungbo kuku balogun agboola alausa balogun alatishe balogun otubu balogun adesoye balogun odejayi balogun adesoye onasanya balogun towobola balogun aregbesola balogun ajibike odedina intermittent gunshot used announce entry sends many people frenzy artistic beauty ojude oba festival one reason people entirely different cultural background find ojude oba festival interesting art play significant role festival really account artistic beauty ojude oba festival take consideration style manner dressing different age group music musical instrument even design horse balogun family dressing age grade compete best dressed hence reason group go season expensive clothing attire previous festival cannot worn new ojude oba festival wear entirely different attire year year make statement economic status wealth age group well arguably nowhere else yoruba flair traditional attire better demonstrated flamboyance ojude oba traditionally favourite dress colour yoruba people include tan rich natural tone silk known sanyan blue ranging palest deepest blue black obtainable indigo dye pot ojude oba festival sponsored supported incumbent awujale people ijebuode individual major corporate organization nigeria one major sponsor festival globacom telecommunication giant sponsor event year year year providing gift prize trophy branded chair sundry benefit help upliftment ojude oba festival immeasurable sponsor festival first city monument bank fcmb uac nigeria fan milk sevenup bottling company multichoice many