The Ẹpa Masquerades of Èkìtì: A Structural Approach . Epa-style masks such as this balance the grotesque in the helmet mask below with beautiful figures of power above. Ogun - Babalawo Orisha Police arrest one, declare 15 wanted over Ire-Ekiti crisis Aug 20, 2021, 16:45 pm 0. One of them who gave his name as Sunday told the Nigerian Tribune that his colleagues were aware that Ogun Onire festival would be held on August 3 and expected an increased traffic of passengers to the town, which is about 40 minutes drive from Ado-Ekiti. Its population according to 2006 population census is 56,000 residents. Ekiti State Cultural Troupe has confirmed its participation in the 2019 edition of the African Drum Festival, billed for Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital on May 25 and May 27 respectively. He is renowned and might not require . Saharareporters learnt that the traditional ruler and his council had earlier passed a resolution that the . Festival Archives » Prowling Eagles Two shot dead in Ekiti over stoppage of Ogun festival The chief priest announces the sighting of the new moon (which must be sighted before beginning the festival) by blowing the upe (local trumpet) for seven days. Preparation Preparation for the festival begin seventeen days in advance. The elaborate events take place over the course ofa week and include a re-enactment of the arrival of Ogun in Ire. Ogun State - "Gateway State" was created in . Two killed, monarch's car set ablaze in Ekiti over stoppage of Ogun ... 2006.51.253. 3. . The youth, desirous of celebrating the festival, allegedly set ablaze… . Two persons have reportedly been shot dead in Ire Ekiti, in Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti over the crisis that dogged the halt of Ogun Onire festival by the State government due to COVID-19 . In a statement on Thursday, by Tajudeen Jimoh, and Ayelegun Rufus, the chairmen of Ward one and two, respectively, the party said at no time did anyone, acting on behalf of the PDP, demand money from the Onire of Ire Ekiti, Oba Victor Bobade, nor accused him of collecting money from Ekiti State Government to stop Ogun festival. Rural Tourism in Ekiti State, Nigeria: Issues, Trajectories ... He is a warrior and a powerful spirit of metal work, war, hunting, civilization and as well as rum-making. His festival is usually held around August or September in Ondo State and parts of Ekiti state. For seven days, stakeholders from the creative sector converged on Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital for the 34th edition of National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) 2021, to celebrate the . "Ogun State has been hosting the drum festival in the past . 44 × 19 × 25 in. Odun Ijesu (New Yam Festival) , Festivals And Carnivals In Ekiti State ... Okemesi - Wikipedia Two killed, monarch's car set ablaze in Ekiti over stoppage of Ogun festival. COVID-19: Police ban Ogun festival after two die in Ekiti Our dependable reportage is focused on the political, cultural and current affairs of Ekiti state to the world. the 2021 edition of the popular ogun festival was held on friday, august 13, featuring kabiyesi alaiyeluwa, oba adebanji olanrewaju adeleye, the olukoro of ikoro kingdom, high chief olu ogundola, the esinkin of ikoro kingdom, other high chiefs, obinrinles, oloris, eleges, olumoko masquerade, alagbamo masquerades and egungun ede among other …