Category: Arts & Culture
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Transition: Onipokia of Ipokia, Oba Yisa Olaniyan Joins Ancestors at 55
The Ogun state traditional institution has been thrown into mourning following the death of the Onipokia of Ipokia kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Yisa Sola Adeniyi Olaniyan, Orijajoogun I, who joined his ancestors at the age of 55. The monarch died on Saturday at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston, Texas in the United States, following…
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NUJ Ogun Secretary Celebrates Kurunmi of Ijaye-Egbaland, Prof. Lai Labode, on Historic First Anniversary
The Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, Comrade Bunmi Adigun, has congratulated the Kurunmi of Ijaye-Egbaland, Aare (Prof.) Lai Labode, on the occasion of his first anniversary on the traditional throne, describing the milestone as a celebration of visionary leadership, community development and renewed hope for the ancient town. In…
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Oniko-Elect Marks First Week in Seclusion; Reassures Ikolaje-Idiroko of Peaceful Reign
The Oniko-elect of Ikolaje-Idiroko Kingdom in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, Prince Adekanmbi Abdullahi Olayode, has reassured his people of his unwavering commitment to peace, unity and progress as he marked seven days in the mandatory traditional seclusion preceding his ascension to the throne. Prince Olayode, who recently entered the compulsory three-month traditional…
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Nigerian Artiste ‘Awe’ Drops New Cultural Anthem “Golden Jubilee” to Mark 50-Year Milestone
Abeokuta, Ogun State – Nigerian music artiste Awe, whose real name is Olufemi Orunsola, has released a new musical single titled “Golden Jubilee”, a culturally inspired anthem celebrating five decades of heritage, resilience and collective progress. The single, officially unveiled this week, is a blend of Afro-centric rhythms and rich Yoruba cultural elements, crafted to…
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Awujale Succession: Paseda Cautions Against Money, Politics, Cultural Betrayal
Otunba Rotimi Paseda (ORP), a two-time governorship candidate in Ogun State and an indigene of Ijebu Ode, has raised serious concerns over what he described as growing disregard for traditional and spiritual processes in the selection of the next Awujale of Ijebuland. In a strongly worded intervention on Tuesday, rooted in Ijebu history, culture and…
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Nigeria’s Alake of Egbaland Marks 20 Years; Governor Abiodun Sends Tribute
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, His Royal Majesty Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV, on the celebration of his 20th coronation anniversary, describing the milestone as a testament to two decades of purposeful and impactful leadership. Oba Gbadebo, the 10th Alake of Egbaland, ascended the…
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Legal Drama in Egba Kingdom: Traditional Chiefs Battle in Orile-Ilawo
The Olu of Orile-Ilawo, Oba (Prof.) Alexander Olusegun MacGregor, has firmly dismissed recent calls for collective action against him, describing the statements as “tissues of lies” and a contemptuous campaign rooted in falsehoods and blackmail. The monarch’s rebuttal follows a statement issued by one Oluwaseun David Ogunsanya, who reportedly made unverified claims about the Oba and called…
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