The ancient town of Idomowo, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State, was a hive of culture and spirituality on Saturday as Oluwo Ifagbenga Taiwo celebrated the annual Odun-Ifa Festival in grand style. Tagged “Aduramigba Odun 2025,” the week-long celebration combined ritual, music, and community fellowship, culminating in prayers for the nation and temple members.
The festival featured vibrant traditional music, chants, and communal offerings, drawing attendees from across the region. Highlights included a live Fuji performance by Hunter Fuji on Wednesday and a soulful indigenous music set by Alhaji Sefiu Adekunle Alao on Saturday.
Dressed in full ceremonial regalia, Oluwo Ifagbenga performed key rites, including the Iwure Odun Special, underscoring the importance of preserving Yoruba culture and spiritual heritage. In his address, he highlighted the enduring wisdom of Ifa, emphasizing its guidance toward peace, unity, and prosperity.
The Oluwo offered prayers for Nigeria, calling for national stability, economic growth, and protection for citizens in all regions. He urged leaders to govern with integrity and fairness, stressing that national development flourishes where justice and harmony prevail.
Traditional leaders and dignitaries praised the festival’s success. Chief Ifatayo Odusote (Oluwo Iledi Alaro) described it as one of the most colorful and well-organized in recent years, while Chief Sunday Sosanya (Oluwo Asomale) commended Oluwo Ifagbenga for sustaining Yoruba cultural values and fostering community unity.
Notable personalities in attendance included Chief Ifatayo Odusote, Chief Moshood Adebowale (Alase Odomola Epe), Chief Sunday Sosanya, and Otunba Kamorudeen Lamina (Sir K Oluwo), among others.
The event concluded with traditional performances, communal feasting, and blessings for the community, reaffirming the Odun Ifa Festival as a cherished tradition that strengthens cultural pride and collective hope for a better Nigeria.
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