The 2024 Ojude Oba Festival In All its Color Glitz Glamour and Culture.

The Ojude Oba Festival is often celebrated on the third day of Eid al Kabir. It is a famous cultural celebration held annually by the Ijebu people of Ijebu-Ode, a major town in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria. Before we dive into the color and glamour of this year's cultural festival, let's understand what Ojude Oba means; the “king’s forecourt” in Yoruba. That is why during the festivities, different cultural age groups known as "regberegbe" made up of indigenes, their friends, and associates parade at the front courtyard of the king’s palace, to pay hommage and show respect to the Royal Majesty, the "Awujale" of Ijebuland.

From my observation, which i know most of you will agree with me; one of the tribes that stands out in Nigeria when it comes to fashion is the Yoruba tribe. Have you seen their weddings for example?The most expensive aso-oke fabric, the latest gele style and trust me their gele announces them even before they step into the arena, cos they make sure it's voluminous and colorful.  Yoruba people do not joke with their looks especially the women; so tell me why this festival will be any different.

Though it was just for a day, this was definitely the perfect opportunity for them to blow up the place with cultural pride, showcasing fashion, glamour, and the rich heritage of the Ijebu people. If you wanted to explore various styles of "gele", then the Ojude Oba Festival would have been just the perfect arena for you. Each group with both male and female counterparts, went all out for the season’s most expensive clothing, wearing bright-coloured attires in traditional styles made from sanyan, and alaari, etu, adire to the more contemporary brocades and laces as they paraded in front of the kings courtyard.

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