By Henry Obetta
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland and Founder of the Olokun Festival Foundation (OFF), Iba Gani Adams, on Thursday, described Ifa as more than a system of divination, saying it represents the spiritual wisdom and religious heritage of the Yoruba people.
Adams said this while speaking at the 2026 Ifa Festival organised by the OFF in conjunction with the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) at Ogunlowo, Alagbole, Ogun State.
The gathering attracted traditional rulers, OPC members from Nigeria and abroad, youths, women leaders, cultural enthusiasts and members of the host community, and also featured traditional rites and a display centred on Ifa heritage.
The Yoruba generalissimo said the annual festival provided an opportunity for Yoruba people to reconnect with their cultural and spiritual heritage while passing traditional knowledge to younger generations.
