The 2026 Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, continues to generate buzz on social media, with new videos from the star-studded event surfacing online. One of the most talked-about moments featured a group of trumpeters performing President Bola Tinubu's popular mandate song, On Your Mandate We Shall Stand, as the president's son, Seyi Tinubu, posed for photographs with excited attendees.
Festival Highlights and Seyi Tinubu's Presence
Held on Friday, May 29, 2026, the annual festival drew prominent figures including Seyi Tinubu, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, and businessman Faqrook Oreagba, all dressed in colorful traditional attire. A video capturing Seyi Tinubu's grand arrival also showed him dancing to the rhythm of the mandate song while taking pictures with guests who were thrilled to meet him.
The Ojude Oba Festival traditionally takes place on the third day after the Eid celebration and is renowned for showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Ijebu people. It attracts traditional rulers, political leaders, business magnates, and celebrities from the entertainment industry.
Social Media Reactions to the Performance
The video of the trumpeters performing the mandate song while Seyi posed for photos sparked a wave of reactions on social media. Some Nigerians criticized the trumpeters, viewing their performance as an overt show of support for President Tinubu's re-election campaign. Others argued that Seyi Tinubu's presence at the event was a strategic move to campaign for his father's return to office ahead of the 2027 elections.
Comments ranged from humorous to critical. One user, afrikamagic, wrote, 'This man is not there for love, he is there for campaign.' Another, emmanuel_foods_cake, remarked, 'Our people are still in the forest...what are we celebrating.' sholly1227 commented, 'E no go better for the people playing the trumpet in the background.' maryabang15 expressed concern, saying, 'Peoples children are still in the forest, sleeping under the rain and exposed to wild animals.'
Several users linked the festival's festivities to ongoing issues of insecurity. solotone_4real noted, 'They have carry 2027 campaign enter Ojudeoba yet some innocent school children were still in captivity.' itz_d.law added, 'On your mandate for ojude Oba finished country.' onyinyechi7899 lamented, 'What is good about this year's celebration, I just saw the video of our sisters and kids in the bush begging the government to come to their aid am tired aswear.'
Seyi Tinubu's Previous Reaction to Chiefpriest's Loss
In related news, Seyi Tinubu had earlier reacted to socialite Cubana Chiefpriest's reported loss in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for a House of Representatives seat, which took place on Saturday, May 16. Seyi urged Chiefpriest to remain strong, positive, and hopeful, stating that not every contest is won. He expressed confidence in the socialite's capabilities despite the electoral setback.
