Ojude Oba Iperu – Celebrating Royal Heritage, Culture & Unity
About Ojude Oba Iperu
About Ojude Oba Iperu
RESUSCITATING OUR AGE-LONG SOCIO-CULTURAL HERITAGE
OJUDE Oba Iperu is an annual event that is dated back to 1882 during te reign of His Royal Highness, Oba Okupe (Agbonmagbe II). The carnival-like event is usually held on the third day of Ileya festival, and it is used to pay homage to the king.
Participants at this festival cuts across all religious affiliations, and they all come together to honour the King, celebrate the town’s socio-cultural heritage, and promote oneness among themselves, though in the spirit of the Ileya season.
The annual celebration has had its ups and downs, but it is known to have always come out stronger after each collapse. Recent history has it that in the early 70s, a group of muslim faithfuls initiated the revival of the ceremony, and the celebration of which lasted for years.
Notable Personalities of Iperu
The good memories of those who anchored the celebration in those years lingers and shall remain indelible on the sands of time. We acknowledge in this regard, the distinguished and eminent personalities of Iperu:
- The Adesina (Sibesibe)
- The Sowemimos
- The Oredeins
- The Adegbodus
- The Adesina (Asotunsosi)
- The Bellos
- The Awonugas
- Ola Ibrahim
- The Alhaji Moibi Shittu
- The Oremules
- The Soyombos
- The Sokunbis
- The Awumaros
- The Omidiyas
- The Sola Ogunnoikis
- The Oyetis
- The Awoleeros
- The Gbadebos
- The Adebutus
- The Allis
- The Lokeros
- The Alobalogos
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The Ojude Oba festival in Iperu began in 1882, during the reign of Oba Okupe (Agbonmagbe II). It started as a gathering of the Muslim community to pay homage to the king after the Eid celebrations and has since grown into a major cultural event.
Ojude Oba means “The King’s Courtyard” in Yoruba. It symbolizes a time when the community gathers to honor the king, celebrate cultural heritage, and promote unity among the people.
The festival strengthens community bonds, preserves cultural traditions, and showcases the rich history of Iperu. It also attracts visitors, boosts local businesses, and reinforces respect for the traditional institution.
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Your donation helps sustain the rich cultural legacy of the Ojude Oba Festival, a celebration that unites generations, showcases Iperu’s traditions, and strengthens our community pride.
Every contribution goes toward organizing events, supporting local artisans, improving festival logistics, and promoting Iperu’s heritage to the world.
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