May 29, 2026
IJEBU-ODE— A breathtaking fusion of heritage and high fashion took over Ijebu-Ode as the 2026 Ojude Oba festival delivered its signature glitz.
Top dignitaries, including Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Otunba Gbenga Danieland Seyi Tinubu, among others graced the Awujale Palace pavilion to partake in the cultural fiesta.
Serving as a massive runway for Yoruba elegance, the event—traditionally hosted on the third day of Eid-el-Kabir—saw thousands of attendees stepping out in breathtaking styles.
The renowned regberegbe (age-grade societies) stole the show, parading in bespoke aso-oke, majestic agbadas, and flamboyant geles, all perfectly complemented by heavy royal beads and the energetic rhythm of traditional drummers.
