07/09/2026
A ROYAL MESSAGE OF FELICITATION
ON THE OCCASION OF THE IJESU FESTIVAL
From:
AROLE AYÁJỌ
HIS ROYAL MAJESTY ỌBA OLUWATIMILEHIN KEHINDE ABEFE FALAYI
FAGBADE I OF LONDON
To:
HIS ROYAL MAJESTY OBA ABIODUN ADEREMI ADEFEHINTI
AGBEKORUN II ALARA OF ILARA-MOKIN
And to all the sons and daughters, indigenes, elders, chiefs and well-wishers of ILARA-MOKIN
On this joyous and culturally significant occasion of the IJESU FESTIVAL, I, Arole Ayájọ, His Royal Majesty Ọba Oluwatimilehin Kehinde Abefe Falayi, Fagbade I of London, extend my warmest royal greetings, felicitations and heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Majesty Oba Abiodun Aderemi Adefehinti, Agbekorun II, the traditional leadership, and the entire people of Ilara-Mokin, both at home and throughout the diaspora. The Ijesu Festival is more than a celebration. It is a treasured expression of our heritage, an affirmation of communal identity, gratitude for the blessings of the land, and a beautiful opportunity for generations to come together in unity and thanksgiving. As the people of Ilara-Mokin gather in celebration, may this year's festival strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood among all indigenes. May it renew the values handed down by our forebears—respect for tradition, honour for our elders, love for our communities, peaceful coexistence and commitment to the prosperity of generations yet unborn. I particularly salute His Royal Majesty Oba Abiodun Aderemi Adefehinti, Agbekorun II, and pray that Almighty God continues to grant Your Majesty divine wisdom, sound health, long life and strength to lead the good people of Ilara-Mokin towards greater peace, unity and development. To every son and daughter of Ilara-Mokin, wherever you may be in the world, may this celebration remind us that our heritage is a precious inheritance. We honour our ancestors best when we preserve what is noble in our traditions while building a peaceful, progressive and prosperous future for our children. May the celebration of the Ijesu Festival bring abundant blessings to every household. May the land continue to yield its increase. May peace reign within the community, and may Ilara-Mokin continue to flourish from generation to generation.
Kabiyesi o!
Long live His Royal Majesty Oba Abiodun Aderemi Adefehinti, Agbekorun II. Long live the chiefs, elders, sons and daughters of Ilara-Mokin. Long live our cherished culture and traditional institutions. May this year's Ijesu Festival be celebrated in peace, unity, joy and abundant blessings.
Àṣẹ. Àṣẹ. Àṣẹ.
AROLE AYÁJỌ HIS ROYAL MAJESTY Ọba Oluwatimilehin Kehinde Abefe Falayi Fagbade 1 of London Ede ọmọ odo Ugbeyin, Omo Oba kerin torowa torowa..... Omo Oba opokiti libaba orkayejo biehoo, Omo aterii Gbade Omo oberuu kosha yoo, Omo pa korpa.Omo yinu korseyin yinu. Omo Oba ogbo gbo morjaa, Omo akoro mefa se lorijoo, Kagba ugbeyin bati mulakila selodun de luule re.....Omo a gba gba yokeyalu. Omo Orli Petesi, Ko Metiketi Merugbeyin Odo. Omo Oba Sakii. Ula-Mokin. Omo asebe moturudogun
Signed: AYÁJỌ Media