WATCH: Ojude Oba Festival 2025 Transforms Ijebu Ode into a Spectacle of Culture and Grandeur [PHOTOS] – THE METRO

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WATCH: Ojude Oba Festival 2025 Transforms Ijebu Ode into a Spectacle of Culture and Grandeur [PHOTOS]

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Ijebu Ode, Ogun State is alive with rhythm and radiance as the iconic Ojude Oba Festival returns in full blaze, transforming the historic town into a kaleidoscope of colour, culture, and high society.

Ojude Oba 2025: Culture, Colour, and Class in Ijebu Ode. Credit: X | folastag, PoojaMedia, dammiedammie35
Ojude Oba 2025: Culture, Colour, and Class in Ijebu Ode. Credit: X | folastag, PoojaMedia, dammiedammie35

Held annually on the third day after Eid-al-Adha, the festival is a revered celebration in honour of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona.

Ojude Oba 2025: Culture, Colour, and Class in Ijebu Ode. Credit: X | folastag, PoojaMedia, dammiedammie35
Ojude Oba 2025: Culture, Colour, and Class in Ijebu Ode. Credit: X | folastag, PoojaMedia, dammiedammie35

A breathtaking fusion of heritage and spectacle, the festival is best known for its โ€˜regberegbeโ€™ parade where vibrant age-grade groups strut in perfectly synchronised, custom-tailored attires.

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Farooq Oreagba at Ojude Oba 2025: Culture, Colour, and Class in Ijebu Ode. Credit: X | folastag, PoojaMedia, dammiedammie35
Farooq Oreagba at Ojude Oba 2025: Culture, Colour, and Class in Ijebu Ode. Credit: X | folastag, PoojaMedia, dammiedammie35

Each group brings its own fashion statement, turning the streets into a living runway.

Ojude Oba 2025: Culture, Colour, and Class in Ijebu Ode. Credit: X | folastag, PoojaMedia, dammiedammie35
Ojude Oba 2025: Culture, Colour, and Class in Ijebu Ode. Credit: X | folastag, PoojaMedia, dammiedammie35

The event also features thrilling horse displays, as royal families and warriors ride decorated horses in a show of prestige and historical pride.

 

Ojude Oba 2025: Culture, Colour, and Class in Ijebu Ode. Credit: X | folastag, PoojaMedia, dammiedammie35

Ojude Oba 2025: Culture, Colour, and Class in Ijebu Ode. Credit: X | folastag, PoojaMedia, dammiedammie35

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Beyond the visual spectacle, the festival showcases rich Yoruba cultural performances, including traditional music, dance, and heartfelt tributes to the monarch.

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