Ijebu Ode, Ogun State is alive 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.
Held annually on the third day after Eid-al-Adha, the festival is a revered celebration in honour of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona.
A breathtaking fusion of heritage and spectacle, the festival is best known for its ‘regberegbe’ parade where vibrant age-grade groups strut in perfectly synchronised, custom-tailored attires.
Each group brings 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.
Ojude Oba 2025: Culture, Colour, and Class in Ijebu Ode. Credit: X | folastag, PoojaMedia, dammiedammie35
Beyond the visual spectacle, the festival showcases rich Yoruba cultural performances, including traditional music, dance, and heartfelt tributes to the monarch.
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𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐎𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐛𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐣𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐎𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐮𝐫, 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State is alive with rhythm and radiance as the iconic Ojude Oba Festival returns in full blaze, transforming the historic town into a… pic.twitter.com/PmNvbZpY1k
— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) June 8, 2025
𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐎𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐛𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐣𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐎𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐮𝐫, 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State is alive with rhythm and radiance as the iconic Ojude Oba Festival returns in full blaze, transforming the historic town into a… pic.twitter.com/9iTDlDfvmQ
— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) June 8, 2025
