Tag Archives: Oba

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has died. He was 81. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State confirmed the passing away of the monarch. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Governor Makinde said Oba Balogun died Thursday evening, March 14,  at the …

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has frowned at a dance by a groom, Izoduwa Imasuen, at his traditional wedding ceremony in which the groom and his men danced and twirled the traditional Eben (Royal Scepter).     In a statement dated October 18, 2023, and signed by the …

Top Nigerian celebrities such as, Eniola Badmus, 9ice, Small Doctor, MC Oluomo, Fathia Williams and KS1 Malaika, among others, were present at the installation ceremony of Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, as the Olori Omo Oba Akile of Ijebu-Ode. The 66-year-old during his installation ceremony …

Reno Omokri this afternoon Juy 15, threw shade at a certain monarch from the South as he celebrated President Tinubu for properly greeting the Oba of Benin who paid him a visit in the State House on Friday, July 14.  ‘’This is the President respectfully greeting Hie Royal Majesty, Omo …

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has insisted that the movie producers, Gangs of Lagos, and Amazon Prime Video, the video streaming platform should remove the  image and depiction of the Eyo masquerade in the film. According to the monarch, the pediction of the Eyo masquerade in the movie is …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (left) commending Globacom Chairman, Dr. Mike Adenuga, Jr.(right), for his support for national development ahead of the 2023 Ojude Oba Festival sponsored by the company in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State on Friday. With them are the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona (2nd left), and  …

Residents of Lagos Island in Lagos state, filed out enmass to welcome President Tinubu as he paid a visit to the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu.    The excited residents trooped out to catch a glimpse of President Tinubu as he made his way to the palace.    See …

Ahead of this year’s celebration of the renowned Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu Ode, the paramount ruler Awujale of Ijebuland, Kabiyesi Oba Sikiru Adetona has affirmed the importance of flagging off the celebration with an appropriate traditional rite and prayers that assures blessings for indigenes and visitors to the kingdom. …

As a music lover, ever so often, you chance upon a sound that grabs your attention and then you find yourself searching for more about the artist and what other songs they have.   This is the feeling I got when listening to Oba Lurge’s “Boss”.     I like …

Actor Jim Iyke has shared his thoughts about the comment the Oba of Lagos made about Labour Party governorship candidate in the state, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour ahead of the election and reports surrounding the election.    The Oba of Lagos was quoted saying that incumbent Governor of the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu …