Ifa Religion Council calls on Tinubu to declare national holidays for Isese Festival
The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) has asked President Bola Tinubu to officially recognise Isese followers by making August 20 and 21 national public holidays. Fayemi Fakayode, the council’s president, made this request in a statement on Wednesday, August 20, in Ibadan, Oyo State, just before the 2025 Isese Day celebration. Fakayode said, “We […]
Don’t allow our culture go into extinction – Makinde urges Nigerians
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has encouraged Nigerians to keep their culture alive and not let it fade away. He gave this message during an event held in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The occasion was the grand finale of the 2025 World Egungun Festival. This colorful celebration took place at Obafemi Awolowo […]
I’m A Christian But I Don’t Joke With Ifa — Olusegun Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo recently shared his views on the importance of preserving Yoruba culture and traditions, even as a practicing Christian. He highlighted that cultural heritage, such as Ifa, holds deep significance and should not be dismissed. Ifa is a traditional Yoruba system of divination involving complex texts and calculations. It is seen […]
Enugu Monarch Urges Igbos to Protect Their Culture and Traditions from Extinction
During the 2024 Oriri Anu Amurri festival, His Royal Majesty Igwe Charles Egbo Nwoye, the traditional ruler of Amurri in Enugu State, made a powerful call to the Igbo people to preserve their culture and traditions. Speaking at the event, Igwe Nwoye stressed that allowing their heritage to fade would be a mistake that future […]