Olojo Festival

The Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife is an important annual cultural celebration. For the 2026 edition, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has unveiled the festival's sponsors at the Ooni’s Palace in Ile-Ife as part of the overall activities. The festival is known for promoting Yoruba cultural pride and is driven by the House of Oduduwa, attracting both long-standing and new corporate partners.

A significant traditional rite preceding the festival is the Ooni's seven-day spiritual seclusion, which began on a Sunday evening. During this period, the Ooni devotes himself to prayers for peace, unity, and sustainable development in Nigeria, deepening his spiritual connection with ancestors and preparing for sacred rites, including the wearing of the Aare Crown. Following his seclusion, the Ooni is expected to return and address the people of Ile-Ife and the wider Yoruba race.

Attendees are encouraged to participate in the festival and support its cultural and economic activities, such as the Adire Oduduwa textile hub, which was established to create employment opportunities for women. The festival aims to be a peaceful cultural celebration, with appeals made to residents and visitors to maintain peaceful coexistence.