* Oba Owolabi Olakulehin
By Ibidapo Olowolayemo, Ibadan
Saturday July 6, 2024
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The Oyo State government has disclosed that two major events will herald next Friday’s coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.
According to a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Friday, while rejoicing on behalf of the state government with Oba Owolabi Olakulehin who also turned 89 on Friday, the new Olubadan palace would be commissioned by Governor Seyi Makinde, next Wednesday.
“The ultramodern historic palace sitting magnificently on Oke-Aremo, which completion had been delayed for so long, will be the new official home of subsequent Olubadans, starting with Oba Olakulehin, on Friday. The new palace is a symbol of tradition and modernity, bonding the rich cultural heritage and legacy of the Yoruba,” he said.
On Thursday, July 11, the commissioner said, the maiden edition of the Egungun-Amala-Fuji Festival would hold at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan.
“The festival, convened by the state Ministry of Culture and Tourism, is a fusion of traditional masquerade performance, delicious food and soul-stirring Fuji music that showcase the cultural richness of Yoruba people.
“The coronation event on Friday, July 12, begins at the Labosinde compound, Ibadan where the new Olubadan will receive the traditional leaves and other rites before moving to neighbouring Osemeji where he will receive his crown.
“Thereafter, Kabiyesi will be coronated and presented with the Staff of Office by His Excellency, Governor Makinde at Mapo Hall, Ibadan,” he added.
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