The throne of Dagburewe in Idowa Ijebu, Ogun State, Nigeria, is a highly revered and powerful position within Ijebu land, second only to the grand throne of Awujale of Ijebuland. The current occupant, HRH Oba Barr. Kayode Sikiru Adefuwape Okuribido, ascended to this prestigious throne, bringing a wealth of education and experience. The Dagburewe title has a rich history, surviving for over 300 years and playing a crucial role in the administration and cultural heritage of Ijebu land. The community celebrates the Ojude Oba festival annually, a vibrant cultural event that showcases the unity and pride of the Ijebu people.
The throne of Dagburewe of Idowa is one of the most prestigious and long-standing royal titles in southern Nigeria, having endured for over 300 years. It represents a significant part of the Ijebu Native Administration, which was historically divided into six districts, each under a district head....
HRH Oba Kayode Sikiru Adefuwape Okuribido is the current Dagburewe of Idowa, a position he ascended to following the passing of his predecessor, Oba Yinusa Oladele Adekoya, on March 12, 2023. Born into the Anowoneyo ruling house of Idowa in the 1960s...
The Ojude Oba festival is a vibrant cultural celebration held annually by the Ijebu people in Nigeria. This exceptional and colorful event is especially prominent in the Idowa Kingdom and Ijebu-Ode, the paramount city of Ijebuland...
What's Happening in Ijebuland, Ogun State, and Nigeria. The annual Ojude Oba Festival, a significant cultural event for the Ijebu people, is set to be even more spectacular this year. Known for its vibrant display of cultural heritage, the festival involves various age groups and family compounds paying homage to the paramount ruler, the Awujale of Ijebuland, and local kings like the Dagburewe of Idowa. This year, Adron Homes' Chairman is sponsoring the event, ensuring a grand celebration in Ijebu-Ode and across other Ijebu towns...
Idowa is a moderate-sized town with a population of about 10,000 inhabitants, situated 6 kilometers south of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State, Nigeria. The town was founded in 1540 by Oba Alalyeluwa Owa Otutubiosun, the 13th Awujale of Ijebuland...
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