The city of Ibadan is set to host a groundbreaking cultural event in November 2025 as Ecowambe, Africa’s first-ever Green & Glam mock wedding, makes its debut. Described as more than just a celebration, Ecowambe is positioned as a movement that seeks to reimagine Nigeria’s vibrant Yoruba owambe culture through the lens of sustainability. From…
A fresh crisis is brewing in Yorubaland as Ibadan monarchs, Mogajis, Baales, and other traditional stakeholders have openly condemned the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, for issuing a 48-hour ultimatum to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II. The ultimatum, delivered through the Alaafin’s media aide, Bode Durojaiye, demanded that…
Engr. Abduljelyl Adekunle Karheem, the Mogaji of Adanla Compound and CEO of Afia Group, has called for a renewed commitment to the preservation and promotion of Yoruba culture and tradition. Adanla made the call in London, United Kingdom, during the 2025 Ibadan Cultural Festival, an annual event organised by the Ibadan Think Tank Group —…
Eruwa, the headquarters of Ibarapa East Local Government Area in Oyo State, came alive with pomp and celebration last week as a historic event unfolded—the official coronation of Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola, Ajobo Olurin I, as the new Eleruwa of Eruwaland. Though he had received the staff and instrument of office from Governor Seyi Makinde…
A rare and heartwarming photo of two lifelong friends: Oba Laoye Ghandhi, the Soun of Ogbomosho (seen in dark sunshades), and Oba Adedokun Abolarin, the Orangun of Oke-Ila (dressed in legal attire). This memorable moment was captured on the day Oba Abolarin graduated from the Nigerian Law School. Even then, their bond was clear—built on…
As part of the vibrant celebrations for the 2025 Edition of the annual Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival in Canada, organizers have unveiled a two-day lineup that promises empowerment, culture, and unforgettable African heritage. Kicking off on Friday, July 25th, the festival will host a Youth Empowerment Program at the City of Brampton. This initiative is designed…
The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Olushola Alao, has declared that no one can take the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo for granted. Oba Alao made this declaration while receiving the Alaafin of Oyo, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, who paid him a courtesy visit at his palace in Orile-Igbon, located in…
“This Will Be Largest Pilgrimage Site For Yoruba Traditional Worshippers Across The World” – ICIR The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Eniitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja11, has donated three acres of land to the International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) for construction of World Ifa Temple and to promote the activities of the council and establish the…
The organisers of the Ibadan Travel and Tourism Expo (ITTE) have announced Chief Engr. Dotun Sanusi, Chairman/CEO of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, as the Chairman of the second edition of the Expo. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 16, and Thursday, April 17, 2025, at De Signature Tower Hotel, Ibadan,…
In 1979, Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi I was crowned the King of Agbor Kingdom in Delta State, Nigeria, at just two years old. This historic event earned him a place in the 1980 Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest monarch in the world. Born in 1977 into the royal Keagborekuzi family, Benjamin ascended the…
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