Stay Indoors Or Steer Clear Of Ikorodu On May 16, Ayangbure Of Ikorodu Warns All Females
Mobolaji Michael
THE Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotori, has asked all female residents or visitors to the ancient town to either stay indoors or avoid visiting the town on Thursday 16 May 2024 as it holds the annual Magbo (Oro) festival.
A letter addressed to the Medical Director of Ikorodu General Hospital, dated 16 April 2024 and signed by His Royal Majesty, Oba Shotori read:
NOTIFICATION OF MAGBO (ORO) FESTIVAL 2024
This is to notify you of the above festival which is slated for Thursday 16 May 2024, according to tradition all females are advised to remain in their respective homes and avoid moving around the town during the Oro Festival.
Please, note that your Organization is affected by falling within the Oro traditional jurisdictions. You are hereby advised to adhere to the tradition of the Town.
Your cooperation towards the success of the festival will be appreciated.
Thanking you in anticipation and God bless.
HRMADAIYELUWA OBA K.A. SHOTOBI ADEGORUSHE V AYANGBUREN OF IKORODU KINGDOM
Eighteen-Eleven Media reports that Ikorodu remains one of the ancient towns in Lagos where traditional practices still hold sway.
According to Wikipedia, the Orò Festival is an event celebrated by various towns and settlements of Yoruba origin. It is an annual traditional festival that is of a patriarchal nature.
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