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The Osun-Osogbo Festival is an annual cultural event in Osogbo, Osun state, Nigeria that has captured the hearts and minds of people from all walks of life, both within Nigeria and beyond. The festival held every August is a two-week-long festival dedicated to the worship of Osun, the Yoruba goddess of fertility, love, beauty, and …

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In the ever-evolving landscape of modern cinema, cultural representation holds immense power. Movies serve as a gateway to different worlds, providing glimpses into diverse cultures and traditions. The Yoruba culture, with its rich history, vibrant art, and profound traditions, has captured the imagination of audiences worldwide. However, as the influence of streaming services like Netflix …

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The modern Lagos lifestyle was sufficiently captured in the movie “Gangs of Lagos,” which was released on Amazon Prime Video on April 7, 2023. However, the major backlash was on how the Eyo Masquerade was portrayed in the movie. The first scene leading to the montage, which was a masterful display of the Eyo Festival, …

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In Yorubaland, Twins are called Ibeji and they are believed to have spiritual powers to transform the fortune of their parents and households. There are two types of twins, identical (monozygotic) and fraternal (dizygotic). Biologically, identical twins are conceived when one fertilized egg or ovum splits and develops into two babies with similar genetic information …

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The Yorubas are one of the three major tribes in the southwestern part of Nigeria. In the past centuries prior to the colonization of Nigeria by the British, the capital of the Yoruba people used to be Oyo which controlled the kingdom of all subtribes of the Yoruba people such as the Ijebus, Egbas, Aworis, …

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According to Comrade Muonyeazo Martin Charles Oku, a prominent figure from Umu Awaka Emii, a former leader, Nigerian Union of Teachers NUT, in Ezinmata Uboma Village, southeast, Nigeria, the Okazi Emii Festival has ancient origins, dating back to the time of Adam. It is revered as one of the most significant festivals in Igbo land, …

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The people of Ijebu are a sub-ethnic Yoruba group in the southwestern part of Nigeria. The Ijebus in present day Ogun state share boundaries with Ibadan, Oyo state, the Egbas in Abeokuta and the Ilajes very close to Lagos. The are closest to the lagoon waters of Epe, Ejinrin, Ikorodu, and Ogun Waterside. Ijebu is …

Read more “Ojude Oba 2024: A Cultural Extravaganza in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria -A showcase of fashion and prosperity in Yoruba tradition”

The Ilorin Durbar festival is a prominent cultural celebration held annually in Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara State in Nigeria. The festival is a cultural display that stands as a vibrant testament to the rich heritage and unity of the Ilorin Emirate in Kwara State, Nigeria. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, the festival celebrates the …

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Ikeji Festival 2024: Celebrating Unity, Ancestors, and Sustenance The Ikeji Festival, which takes place around March or April each year, is a celebration of gratitude, joy, and propitiation of the people of Arondizuogu town in Imo State. The festival is an elaborate celebration of history and culture, with dazzling masquerade performances, captivating sights and mesmerizing …

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