T he celebration of Olokun Festival of Culture and Tourism in Badagry by OTUNBA GANI ADAMS who entertained the crowd all added value to Olokun Festival 2015.Chief Jimoh Aliu, Mr Yomi Fash – Lanso, Otunba Femi Davies, CEO ,
Metronews , Akinrogun Adewale Victor and others received by the
Akran – in – Council with royal pampering .
Otunba Adams in his message said “We are here again this year to celebrate the yearly Olokun Festival . And in the ways of our fathers , the owners of the land and cultural testament of Yoruba land , no single event must hold in a town with put the consent and blessing of the Oba, who is the representative of the creator of the earth in that environment. Hence, we find it necessary and of compulsion, to be here, to do it the way it is done. To observe in the order as stipulated so as to be how it should be.
“We have just commenced with the dance at the Osa bank, Marina, where we have been entertained by Eyo Masquerade and other traditional dancing groups. We have done what is expected of us there. This year, we are introducing Olosa Gala Nite. A nite dedicated to celebrate Olosa which hibernates side by side with Olokun in Badagry . It is going to be another cultural nite of fun and excitement for the people of Badagry alone and few visitors because the Olokun festival is for the world. This is to give an insight of what will come up at the grand finale of a weeklong events which included art exhibition, traditional game competition, beauty pageant Miss Olokun and festival lecture . All which have been accomplished “
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