The 5th edition of Yoruba Festival under the auspices of Eburu Adekunle Yoruba Cultural Renaissance has been scheduled to hold in the ancient town of Ibaland in Ifelodun local government area of Osun state, Nigeria
Penpushing reports that Chairman Organizing Committee of the festival, Fatai Adiyeloja made this known in a statement adding that traditional ruler of the town the Eburu of Ibaland Oba Prof. Adekunle Adeogun Oyedeji 11, will lead the ceremony
The statement said mountaineering of is on Friday December 13, 2024, and grandfinale on December 14,adding that it will host interested individuals and corporate organizations all over the world who may be keen on savouring the warm hospitality of Iba indigenes
‘Since its debut in 2020, Oba Adekunle Adeogun has left no one in doubt of his resolve to mobilize human and material resources in putting Ibaland on the global map by unearthing, promoting and sustaining the age long history, tradition and culture of the Yoruba race as its chief custodian using the hitherto popular but fast disappearing Oriki Yoruba as the flagship’, Adiyeloja wrote.
Penpushing further reports that the statement explained that on annual basis culture connoisseurs, historians, frontline academics, traditional rulers thespians, seasoned and budding poets/chanters and journalists will converge in Iba to showcase the enviable Yoruba culture, taking advantage of the serene and welcoming Ibaland sandwiched between Inisa and Ikirun , in Osun state.
‘What started as an-all-established -acts exclusive preserve later from the second edition created room for up-coming chanters to hone their skills so the labor and exploits might not be in vain or consigned into the dustbin of history’, he added.
Penpushing also reports that the chairman organizing committee stated that beyond the artistic expression Oriki Yoruba has been beaming its searchlight on the touristic potentials of Iba endowed with an avalanche of mountains, flora and fauna.
The statement added that the yearly lecture had in the past featured Dr. Tunde Adegbola, culture activist and founder Alt-I, Prof. Rom Kalilu, Vice Chancellor Ladoke Akintola University, Prof. Gbemi Adeoti, former Dean Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof Duro Adeleke of the Department of Linguistics and African Languages, as well as Prof Siyan Oyeweso Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Counci, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
Penpushing reports that he said lecture will be delivered by Prof. Olukoya Ogen, Director United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO), University of Osun (UNIOSUN) Project on Cultural Diversity and Director of Innovation Management, Osun State University on the event day at Iyaniwura palace, Iba
“What are you waiting for Iba town is the place to be this December for a truly thrilling, educative and entertaining Yuletide. It is always an assemblage of starts in the entertainment and cultural landscape’, Adiyeloja said.
‘It is the turn of Pa Olatunbosun Oladapo “Odidere Ayekooto the veteran poet to join the pantheon of honorees which include but not limited to Pa Alabi Ogundepo , Ajobiewe, Baba Wande Eesa Iragbiji Muraina Oyelami the world renowned multi-gifted artiste, Araba Yemi Elebuibon and seasoned actor Kola Oyewo this season’, the statement emphasised.
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