Olubadan-designate hosts family masqueraders today
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, will host masqueraders of the ancient town at the family compound at Ita ‘Bale Olugbode today (Monday). The yearly egungun festival, a celebration of Ibadan custom and tradition, held between June and July, is usually…
Olubadan: Oba Olakulehin begins traditional rites
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, will commence the traditional rites soon, in preparation to ascend the throne of the Olubadan of Ibadan land. This followed the approval by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, according to a statement by his…
ICYMI: Oyo set for Olubadan’s coronation, buries Balogun June 1
The Oyo State Government has fixed Saturday, June 1, 2024, for the state burial ceremony of the immediate-past Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. The development will be the first in line of activities for the coronation of the Olubadan-designate,…
BREAKING: Olubadan, Lekan Balogun dies at 81
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, is dead. He was aged 81. Oba Balogun spent two years on the throne of his forefathers, having been presented the Staff of Office by Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde,…