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Nigeria's Ojude Oba Festival: Culture and Colour Come Out in Praise of a King

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Nigeria's Ojude Oba Festival: Culture and Colour Come Out in Praise of a King

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A festival in south-west Nigeria combines fashion and fun connecting people to their roots.See the Story

Here’s How Maltina Celebrated Culture and Connection at Ojude Oba

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Here’s How Maltina Celebrated Culture and Connection at Ojude Oba

Over the years, Ojude Oba (i.e., “the king’s forecourt”) has made a name for itself as one of Nigeria’s most storied festivals, attracting both local and international attention for its elegantly dressed regberegbe age groups, proud indigenes decked in a range of coloured aso-oke, regal horse parades, and strong sense of community. This year’s edition was no different, thanks to Nigeria’s leading malt drink, Maltina. The brand showed up strong, …See the Story

Glo Doles Out Cars, Tricycles, Other Prizes for Its 20th Ojude Oba Festival Sponsorship - Tech

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Glo Doles Out Cars, Tricycles, Other Prizes for Its 20th Ojude Oba Festival Sponsorship - Tech

Digital solutions company, Globacom, marked a grand 20th anniversary of its sponsorship of the yearly Ojude Oba festival on Sunday in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, by presenting cars, tricycles, power generators and other items to Ijebu sons and daughters. The beautiful event was graced by the Governor of Ogun State, Chief Dapo Abiodun, the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism & Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa-Musawa and Olorogun Sunny Kuku, th…See the Story

Ebenezer Obey, KWAM 1, Kiekie, others serenade Ijebu Ode at ‘Evening with Glo’

The duo of Juju Commander Evangelist Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi and king of Fuji music, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, on Friday held the ancient town of Ijebu Ode spellbound at a superlative event organized by Globacom to kickstart the 2025 Ojude Oba celebrations. This year’s Ojude Oba marks the 20th anniversary of Globacom’s sponsorship of the festival […] The post Ebenezer Obey, KWAM 1, Kiekie, others serenade Ijebu Ode at ‘Evening with Glo’ appeared first…Ijebu Ode · Ijebu Ode See the Story

Tayo Odueke Stepped Into Ojude Oba Like It Was Fashion Week

Photo Credit: Tayo Odueke/Instagram The Ojude Oba Festival was a full display of style, flair and culture yesterday. Fashion was everywhere you looked, from bold gele styles to sunnies and richly coloured iro and buba. The women arrived in full glam and turned the celebration into a runway of sorts. And guess who made an appearance? Tayo Odueke. The Nollywood actress brought the drama in the best way. She wore an all-black ensemble that stood ou…Instagram · Ijebu Ode See the Story

How Much It Costs a Family to Prepare for the Ojude Oba Festival

Whether you’re an Ijebu Ode indigene or not, you’ve probably witnessed the display of cultural excellence that is the Ojude Oba festival on social media. Every year, after the Eid al-Adha celebrations, Ijebu people from around the world return home to pay respects to the Awujale of Ijebuland and show off their ancestral pride in a regal display of colour, tradition and bold fashion. Ojude Oba is THE event of the year for the Ijebu people, and …Social Media · Ijebu Ode Read Article

Remo Stars Edge Ijebu United 2–1 in Thrilling Ojude Oba Cup Maiden Edition

In what proved to be an entertaining curtain-raiser to the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival, Remo Stars came from behind to secure a 2–1 victory over Ijebu United in the maiden edition of the Ojude Oba Cup on Thursday evening. The highly anticipated clash, held at the Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, saw a spirited Ijebu United side take the lead in the 54th minute through Nwaneri, sending the home crowd into raptures. Read Also: From Lagos to La Liga: Ni…Ijebu Ode · Ijebu Ode Read Article

Ojude Oba Festival: 7 Top Hotels in Ijebu to Lodge in

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Annually, Ogun State's Ijebu Ode is dazzled with colours, horses, culture, and heritage as it welcomes the iconic Ojude Oba Festival, and this year, it is on June 7th. Whether you're a native just waiting to relish the merriments at their very best or a first-time visitor in Ijebu, one thing is certain: reserving a good hotel is as essential as securing that aso-ebi. To help you make a memorable stay during the Ojude Oba Festival, we have picked Ijebu Ode · Ijebu Ode Read Article

Balogun Kuku: The Merchant-Warrior Who Shaped Ijebu History and Founded the Ojude Oba Festival - Blackbox Nigeria

Ghazali Ibrahim Long before the Ojude Oba festival became the grand spectacle it is today dazzling with color, culture, and pageantry, it was the vision of one man, Balogun Kuku. Balogun Kuku, whose origin name is Balogun Bello Odueyungbo Kuku is a shrewd merchant, political tactician, and custodian of Ijebu heritage. Born into influence, Balogun Kuku was no ordinary man. His mother was a priestess of the powerful Osugbo cult, and he himself onc…Ijebu Ode · Ijebu Ode Read Article

Giwa Anomo to Lead Obayori to Glamorous Ojude Oba 2025 Celebration

By- Akeem Akilo As the Ileya festival approaches, the Ijebu people are gearing up for the highly anticipated Ojude Oba 2025 celebration. Egbe Obayori Asiwaju, led by Giwa Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, is poised to make a grand impression at this year’s event. Under Giwa Anomo’s dynamic leadership, Egbe Obayori Asiwaju has consistently showcased its vibrant spirit and commitment to excellence. Notably, the group won the Best Regberegbe Competition Awar…Ijebu Ode · Ijebu Ode Read Article

One Dies as Truck Rams Into Ogun Students

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A yet-to-be identified female student of Seico Secondary School, Ikangba, Ijebu Ode has been confirmed dead and another severely injured, after a truck rammed into them while returning back from school. The incident occurred on the newly rehabilitated Ikangba/Agoro road on Friday. DAILY POST learnt that the students were returning home after finishing their West Africa Examination for Senior Secondary when the truck coming from Molipa end lost c…Rams · Ijebu Ode See the Story

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