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Ojude Oba Festival and the Preservation of Ijebu-Yoruba Identity
Tradition· Long-Form Article

Ojude Oba Festival and the Preservation of Ijebu-Yoruba Identity

The Ojude Oba Festival is an annual celebration by the Ijebu-Yoruba people that blends Islamic faith, Yoruba kingship, and traditional culture to honor the Awujale. It reinforces communal identity and heritage through age-grade processions, music, dance, regalia, and horse-riding displays.

7/5/2025 · 14 min

The Trickster Across Africa
Mythology· Essay

The Trickster Across Africa

The text explores three African trickster figures—Anansi, Eshu, and the Hare—who use cleverness to outwit others and challenge social norms. Though from different cultures, they all highlight the power of intelligence over strength.

4/11/2025 · 6 min

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