Ijebu Ode aglow with grandeur, culture at Ojude Oba festival

Ojude Oba 2025: Culture, Colour, and Class in Ijebu Ode. Credit: X | folastag, PoojaMedia, dammiedammie35

Ijebu Ode aglow with grandeur, culture at Ojude Oba festival

Ijebu Ode, Ogun State is set agog with rhythm and radiance as the iconic Ojude Oba Festival returns in full blaze, transforming the historic town into a kaleidoscope of colour, culture, and high society.

The festival is a revered celebration in honour of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona and held annually on the third day after Eid-al-Adha,

The festival is best known for its ‘regberegbe’ parade where vibrant age-grade groups strut in perfectly synchronised, custom-tailored attires.

It’s a breathtaking fusion of heritage and spectacle with each group bringing its own fashion statement, turning the streets into a living runway.

The event also features thrilling horse displays, as royal families and warriors ride decorated horses in a show of prestige and historical pride.

The festival showcases rich Yoruba cultural performances, including traditional music, dance, and heartfelt tributes to the monarch.