The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi expressed joy at the launch of a book on Yoruba people, written by Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Jamaica and Belize, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno. Titled, Ile-Ife: Cradle of the World, the book focuses on the history, culture, tourism, and business of Yoruba people of the Ife stock. The Ooni commended Tamuno for her zeal …

The stage performance detailing Kiriji, the epic Yoruba war experiences in the 19th century, and listed as one of the longest civil wars in human history, is set to be relayed across the South West in the next few months. The project is put together by Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) and Legendary Productions, an international art and culture …

Lagos State Government has expressed displeasure with the promoters of the Gangs of Lagos film/series over what it described as “cultural misrepresentation”, as well as portraying the culture of the state in a derogatory manner. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf said the Ministry, being the regulatory body and custodian of the culture of the state, …

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, over the weekend, clarified that there is no rift between the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse II and Chief Ayiri Emami. In 2021, the Olu of Warri had abolished the Ologbotsere title, which Emami held, and reduced it to a nickname The Ooni, who visited the Olu at …

The Director-General, The Patriots Roundtable, Prince Uthman Shodipe-Dosunmu was on Tuesday elevated from Akinrogun to Apesin Ola at the conclave of Eyo Oba Alakete Pupa Laba Ekun at Iduntafa in Lagos. A seasoned editor, political strategist and mobiliser, Shodipe-Dosunmu is a close ally of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He is the …

The 2022 Iboku Uruan Cultural Festival, held last Wednesday in the Akwa Ibom State community, featured majestic display by several groups, sponsorship by several brands and attendance by eminent personality within and outside the state. The event, powered by the Akpe Iboku/Etongko Mkpe Uruan Heritage Foundation, was sponsored by Orijin, Ibom Icon Hotels and Golf Resorts, Ibom Heritage Organisation, and …

Ofala festival has received an award of excellence in culture by the Federal Government. The award was made at the just-ended First United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Global Conference on linking tourism, culture, and the creative industries as pathways to recovery and inclusive development. The event was held in Lagos. The award is in recognition of the outstanding and …

Osun State Governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola recently presented the staff of office and instrument of appointment to the new Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola. The governor congratulated the monarch for being considered worthy of ascending the throne of his forefathers and appealed to the people to continue to sustain the existing peace and shun all acts of violence. …

Lagos State First Lady, Dr Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has told children participants at the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), which is being hosted by the state government, that the week-long event is a way of giving them an experience that they would cherish for a long time. Hosting the children participants to a reception at the Lagos House, …

Arrangements have been concluded for the presentation of staff of office to the newly installed Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola, Ajibise Ogo I, on Thursday, 3rd November. Ahead of the historic event, the Ogunsua palace has been completely redesigned and the entire edifice upgraded with facilities like sophisticated and contemporary furniture and lighting. According to a statement by …