Culture

MODAKEKE GETS NEW KING   A 92-year-old, Moses Oladejo Oyediran, from Ajombadi Compound in Modakeke, Osun State, has been installed as new Ogunsua of Modakeke. Oyediran was adorned with Akoko leaves to symobolise his new status at a brief ceremony held Thursday evening at Palace Square, Ita Merin, Modakeke. He …

OLOJO FESTIVAL: We must preserve our culture for future generation ― Aregbesola OSUN State governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, on Saturday said governmental institutions, relevant stakeholders and Nigerians must strive to preserve the nation’s cultural heritage now and for the future generations. He said African culture, most especially in the South …

Ooni embarks on 10-day historical visit to Brazil       The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, will embark on a 10-day historical visit to Brazil in June, to strengthen the cultural ties between both countries. The visit will strengthen the cultural affinities between the blacks in …

Dufil donates N20m for Osun Osogbo Grove development     Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of Indomie Instant noodles, has pledged N20m towards ‘Save Our Art! Save Our Heritage!’, a campaign designed to safeguard the artistic treasures of Osun-Osogbo Grove. The Osun-Osogbo Grove is one of the United Nations Educational, …

OONI  @ 43   Osinbajo, Sultan of Sokoto, Aregbesola, others to grace birthday Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Sa’ad, Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwumi Ambode, Governor Rauf Aregbesola, of Osun State and other dignitaries are expected to converge on Ile-Ife, on Tuesday, for activities commemorating the 43rd …

    God lives in the palace, not the church or mosque — Oba Adewale Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo     Oba Abdul-Rosheed Adewale  Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo in Osun State, recently clocked 50. Seen as controversial in some quarters because of his public statements, Oba Akanbi claims …

    Celebrating 2017 Olojo festival in style   THE 2017 Olojo festival is expected to be celebrated in grand style as all road leads to the ancient city of Ile-Ife. The significance of the festival is that it brings about the unification of the Yoruba race. The festival takes …

2017 Osun-Osogbo festival: Global blend of cultures, tourism, commerce The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Olanipekun and his wives at the festival Once again, Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, became the destination of many tourists as they converged on the town to witness the annual re-awakening of culture and tradition …

Osun Osogbo festival to hold August 18 The socio-cultural brand fiesta of the Osogbo people, is set to host thousands of domestic and foreign tourists and Osun devotees on Friday, August 18, 2017. This was announced at the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo on Thursday, during a stakeholders’ meeting/press briefing. …

Why Oluwo Is After My Life — Oluwo-Oke, Oba Kadiri Adeoye Oluwo of Iwo Oke, Oba Kadiri Adeoye Oluwo of Iwo Oke, Oba Kadiri Adeoye, in this interview with FEMI MAKINDE alleged that his counterpart, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, vandalised his shopping complex in Iwo town What …