01/11/2025
ÀÀRẸ Ọ̀NA-KAKANFO OF YORUBALAND, IBA GANI ADAMS RECEIVED OLUFON IN BADAGRY, LAGOS AT OLÓKÙN FESTIVAL 2025
Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria
28th October, 2025
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The ancient city of Badagry, Lagos, came alive once again as the Ààrẹ Ọ̀na-Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, hosted the 2025 edition of the World Olókùn Festival; a grand annual celebration of Yoruba spirituality, tradition, and culture. The festival, which has become a major cultural attraction in Nigeria, drew thousands of enthusiasts, traditional rulers, priests, and cultural custodians from different parts of the country and beyond. It showcased colourful performances, traditional rites, and deep reflections on the significance of Olókùn, the Yoruba deity of wealth, depth, and purity.
Among the distinguished guests was His Royal Majesty, Oba Peter Oluwole Ipadeola Ilufemiloye, Akinyooye III, the Olufon of Ifon-Osun and Aremọ Obatala of the Universe, whose presence added royal splendour to the event. Iba Gani Adams, known for his humility and strong advocacy for cultural preservation, warmly received the Aremọ Obatala with honour and utmost respect. The two revered leaders exchanged pleasantries amid cheers from attendees of the festival.
In his remarks, Iba Gani Adams reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining the Olókùn Festival as a rallying point for cultural rebirth and identity among the Yoruba people. The Olufon of Ifon-Osun also commended Iba Gani Adams for his unwavering dedication to Yoruba cultural renaissance and for using the festival as a platform to foster peace, unity, and pride among Yoruba sons and daughters.
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Akeeb Adekunle YUSUFF
The Chief Press Secretary to Olufon of Ifon-Osun, Orolu Kingdom and the Aremo Obatala of the Universe fans Excellent Media Tv BBC News Yoruba Oriyomi Hamzat Live Oloriebi Global Media Links-OGML TV The Olufon of Ifon Orolu Kingdom Ilobu-asake Vanguard