On Sunday, thousands of people gathered in an ancient town in southwestern Nigeria to show culture, color and tradition.
The Ojude Oba Music Festival held in Ijebu -Ode gathered locals and tourists to pay tribute to Awujale, the traditional ruler of the Ijebu people.
The combination of drummers, musicians and dancers plus fashion parades tells a man who is closely linked to their roots.
The Ojude Oba (Yoruba) phrase means “King’s Frontyard” – began two centuries ago.
Designated on the third day after Eid, this was initially a faithful and modest gathering of Muslims thanks to the king for allowing them to practice their religion freely.
But no matter religion, it is symbolized by pride, unity and identity among all the people of Ilibu.
These women wear colorful traditional gowns, called IRO and Buba here, as well as Gele or Head Trap.
Their outfit is made of lace or Aso-Oke, a locally sourced fabric woven by Yoruba.
Sunglasses and touch fans intend to provide breathing breathing for the blistering sunshine, an essential accessory that complements the look.
The men wore traditional Yoruba Agbada and agreed to the clothing, colors and accessories used for the festival.
Every year, they adjust styles, colors and displays. Accessories include matching hats, beads and shoes.
Regardless of social status, people are classified as age group called regbe-Regbe, and everyone belongs to each age group. They aim to promote unity among locals.
These horses are decorated in colorful ornaments in gold and silver. Their riders showed their abilities and the power of the horse, making the stage hover with the audience’s applause.
Shooting of locally made guns puts white smoke into the air, marking the arrival of every traditional warrior family, known as Balogun or Eleshin.
They protected the Kingdom of Iyev from external aggression at one time.
Gorgeous cultural tours of the region provide an economic boost as uniformers, weavers, shoemakers, jewelers and others contracted to create the required garments and matching accessories.
Other reports by Ayo Bello and Kyla Herrmannsen
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