Eyo Festival Lagos: History, Meaning, and Why Yoruba Celebrate It
The Eyo Festival, also known as Adamu Orisa Play, originated in 19th-century Lagos to honor deceased kings and chiefs, featuring white-clad masquerades and public processions.
The Eyo Festival, also known as Adamu Orisa Play, originated in 19th-century Lagos to honor deceased kings and chiefs, featuring white-clad masquerades and public processions.
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The Old Oyo Empire dominated Yorubaland from the 17th to 19th centuries with a powerful cavalry, but internal strife and Fulani attacks led to its collapse.
A Nigerian lady expressed surprise that Alexx Ekubo's body spent the night in his family house before burial, questioning if this tradition still persists despite Christianity.
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Discover Kumbwada, an ancient kingdom in Niger State, Nigeria, where a centuries-old curse dictates that only women can rule. Learn about its history and traditions.
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The Lagos State House of Assembly committee inspects reconstruction of Point-of-No-Return and Door-of-Return in Badagry, urging timely completion to boost tourism.
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Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, performs mini durbar for EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot, showcasing Hausa heritage. Calls for EU support in security, healthcare, girl-child education.
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RecommendedThe 2026 Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu-Ode showcased Yoruba culture, fashion, and tradition with dignitaries, stunning aso-oke designs, and a horse-riding display by Farooq Oreagba.
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A lady recounts her mother's surprise at how Yoruba people highly respect their eldest daughters, a stark contrast to their hometown customs.
Alaafin of Oyo installs Oba Rodman Aremu Olawale Yekeen Sakonbari I as Olora of Ora in Kwara State, calls for preservation of Yoruba cultural values and traditions.
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A Nigerian bride goes viral on TikTok after sweeping her in-laws' compounds early morning as part of Etsako tradition, sparking mixed reactions online.
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Former Benue police spokesperson CSP Anene Sewuese Catherine says polygamy and promiscuity differ, defending her culture amid cheating scandal.
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