The town of Ijebu Ode was agog on September 26, 2015 as
dignitaries from all works of life trooped into the town in their
numbers to celebrate the annual Ojude Oba Festival.
The event which took place at the Royal Arcade
opposite the Oba’s palace, was filled with traditional dance, cultural
displays and colourful attires of the participants.
As usual, all the groups and families goes round the venue
acknowledging cheers from the people before mounting the podium to pay
homage to Oba Adetona.
The event was graced by prominent Nigerians which include the Ogun
state governor, Ibikunle Amosu, Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson,
former Defense minister, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), Ogun state
deputy governor, Mrs. Yetunde Abosede Onanuga, former Ogun state
governor, Gbenga Daniel, former Bayelsa state governor, Diepreye
Alamieyeseigha, Elder states man, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, former senators,
Gbenga Kaka, Olurunimbe Mamora, Olabyi Durojaiye, Daisy Danjuma, Musician, Queen Slawa Abeni, Billionaires Oskar Ibru,
Olorogun Dr. Sunny Kuku, and Otunba
Subomi Balogun.
More photos after the cut...........................
Acrobatic displays by members of families who came to pay homage to the king
Man shows off his biker skills. Photo credit: Emmanuel Osodi
Many of the families announced their presence into the arena with gunshots in the air
The popular Eyo Masquerades from Lagos were also sighted. Photo credit: Emmanuel Osodi
Display of symbolic traditional pots by a particular family. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi
The colourful horses were the cynosure of all eyes. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi.
The family heads came in, in grand style
Women were not left out
More acrobatic displays by horses
Photo Credit- Emmanuel Osodi & Naij.com
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