It has been over a century since the Ìjẹ̀bú’s have gathered to pay homage to the Awujalẹ́ during the ìléyà festival also called Ọjúde Ọba meaning “in front of the king.” I was eight when my mum began telling tales about Ọjúde Ọba and other adventures from her years in Ìjẹ̀bú, a tribe from the … More Ọjúde Ọba
For a Yoruba boy like myself, who has spent over two decades in Lagos, the entertainment heartbeat of Nigeria, Saturdays are synonymous with owambe. Owambe, the street name for a party, is where people step out in their traditional attire to celebrate with their kinsmen. You don’t even have to be invited, as long as … More Embracing Lagos Vibes: Outfit of the day for London Fashion Day
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