In this edition of Arts and Culture, we explore the fanfare of the Ojude Oba Festival! Yes! The Ojude Oba Festival is one of the most iconic and culturally significant celebrations in Nigeria, particularly among the Ijebu people of Ogun State.

Held annually in Ijebu-Ode, typically on the third day after the Islamic Eid al-Adha (Ileya), the festival serves as a vibrant display of tradition, unity, and communal pride.

If you remember, it was this festival that gave birth to the popular word “STEEZE”. Over time, the Ojude Oba Festival has grown from a religious thanksgiving into a grand cultural event that embodies the identity, values, and aspirations of the Ijebu people.