Category: Culture & Tradition

‎‎The Oyo State government has urged traditional religious leaders and other stakeholders to make indigenous culture and heritage attractive to younger generations and the global community.‎‎Governor Seyi Makinde gave the charge at the Isese Day celebration held at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.‎‎Represented by the Commissioner for Culture and… Continue reading

..Strategic investment opportunities to take centre stage The Oyo State Government has announced the second edition of the International Tourism Summit Oyo State (ITSOyoState2025), following the success of last year’s inaugural event. The 2025 edition will hold in July at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, and is poised… Continue reading

‎‎Oyo State governor , Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration’s commitment to expanding and promoting culture and tourism to boost the state’s economy‎‎Governor Makinde stated this at the grand finale of the 2025 World Egungun Festival held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Oke-Ado Ibadan.‎‎Represented by his deputy, Barrister Bayo Lawal,… Continue reading

The Kaaarọ Oòjíire Ọmọ Oòduà Foundation (KOOOF) has strongly condemned the persistent misconception among Nigerians, especially Yoruba people, that equates cultural expression with fetish practices. This reaction follows an interview granted by Ọlawale Ajao, a Correspondent with Alaroye newspaper, to The Tabloid.net, a weekly publication. In the interview, published on… Continue reading

…As Elebuibon Advocates Projection of Good Values For Future Generations Stakeholders in the preservation of Yoruba culture tradition and religion have emphasized the importance of accurate cultural and religious representation in the media and encouraged filmmakers to protect the integrity of indigenous heritage in the their works. This was made… Continue reading

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Oyo State’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun has said that the maiden edition of the Sango Oyo Festival, a UNESCO World Heritage, will have in attendance top diplomats from around the world.Olatunbosun noted that Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s commitment to exploring culture and tourism to expand the state’s… Continue reading

The Araba of Osogbo has urged Yoruba sons and daughters to always identify with their cultural heritage and promote its values rather than shy away from embracing it. He gave the charge during a lecture presentation he delivered at the 2024 world Egungun festival in Ibadan with the theme “Our… Continue reading

The Araba of Osogbo, Ifayemi Elebuibon has urged the yourubas to always identify with their cultural heritage and promote its values rather than shy away from embracing it. The charge which was given during a lecture presentation, delivered by guest lecturer Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon at the 2024 world Egungun festival… Continue reading