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…
As the preparation and planning towards the second edition of the annual Pan-Afrika Drum Festival commence, Afro-Canadians, Canadians, culture enthusiasts and tourists have been gearing up to have another fantastic cultural display. The stage is now set for the second edition of the prestigious and foremost cultural fiesta in North America on Friday, June 28th….
The Oyo State Council for Arts and Culture has held auditions for new artistes, as it works towards the expansion and rebrand of the Oyo State Performing Troupe. Speaking at the auditioning which took place today at the open space of the Cultural Centre, Mokola Ibadan, the Commissioner for the Ministry, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun stated…
•Tasks Historians On Objective Research, Documentation The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland HIM Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has enjoined historians working on Yoruba ancestral home to be objective in their research and documentation, saying Yoruba ancestral home is beyond Ile-Ife. He feared limiting their research work to Ile-Ife is putting a limitation to Yoruba far reach…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has posited that there is documented evidence that shows the Igbo race migrated from Ile-Ife in Osun State. The monarch stated this while challenging Nigerian academics to properly document the history of the Yoruba race, rather than relying on biased history. According to him, proper documentation will reveal……
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, says there is documented evidence that shows the Igbo race migrated from Ile-Ife, Osun State. The monarch made this statement while challenging Nigerian academics to properly document the history of the Yoruba race, rather than relying on biased history. He stated that proper documentation will reveal the ties…
By Taiwo Oluwadare Ile-Ife, the ancient town in Osun State, Nigeria, continues to be recognized as the cradle of the Yoruba race for various reasons. Its historical and cultural significance not only resonates with the Yoruba people but also with individuals across different countries and continents. Yoruba traditions and beliefs dictate that Ile-Ife was founded……
An Ìṣẹ̀ṣe organisation, Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Welfare Association (IWA), which is popularly known in Nigeria as Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Assembly, has called on Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde who has the the appointing authority on enthronement of traditional rulers in the State, as well as kingmakers in Oyo town to pick among contestants for the Alaafin throne, the…
The 2023 edition of the World Twins Festival is scheduled to hold at the land of twins, Igbo-Ora, Oyo State, Nigeria. According to the statement by The Most Famous Twins in African Tourism and the Initiators of the festival, Ambassador Taiwo and Kehinde OGUNTOYE, this year is a special edition which will come with unique…
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