Osun-Osogbo Festival
Ancient two-week festival honoring the river goddess Osun....
EventOjude Oba ("The King's Forecourt") is a spectacular annual festival in Ijebu-Ode celebrating the Awujale (traditional ruler) and Ijebu culture. Held on the third day after Eid-el-Kabir, the festival features age-grade groups (regberegbe) in colorful traditional attire competing in displays. The highlight is the parade of horse-riding warriors in full regalia, showcasing horsemanship skills. Thousands gather to pay homage to the Awujale while celebrating Ijebu heritage. The festival includes music, drumming, and traditional dances. Ojude Oba attracts tourists globally and has become one of Nigeria's most photographed cultural events. It demonstrates how Islamic and traditional Yoruba cultures harmoniously blend in Ijebuland.