Seyi Afolabi Tinubu was a visible presence at the 2025 Eyo Festival in Lagos, marking the return of the historic cultural celebration after several years. Ahead of the procession at Tafawa Balewa Square, he was installed as Okanlòmo of Eyọ Ọba Alakẹtẹ Pupa, Laba Ẹkun, an honour traditionally linked to service and participation in Lagos’ cultural heritage. The festival drew cultural custodians, political leaders, and thousands of spectators, as white-clad Eyo masquerades filled the city in a powerful display of tradition and continuity.
Beyond the ceremony, the moment carried a quieter significance. In a city constantly negotiating between memory and momentum, Seyi Tinubu’s role felt less about prominence and more about belonging — a reminder that legacy is not only inherited, but practiced. The Eyo Festival doesn’t ask for attention; it invites participation, presence, and respect for what came before. And as Lagos tells its story through drums, movement, and ritual, one thought lingers gently: when culture calls us to show up, do we answer as spectators — or as custodians of what we hope will endure? 
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