Iganmode Cultural Festival (also known as Odun Omo Iganmode) is an annual festival celebrated by the Awori Yoruba people of the ancient city of Ota in Ogun State, Nigeria.[1] The week long annual festival usually takes place in December of every year,[2] to showcase the cultural, spiritual and mystical heritage of the Ota Awori people.[1][3] The festival is also a spiritual bugle, a home coming call for a cultural renaissance and re awakening call to all sons and daughters of Awori sub-nationality, in Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Republic of Benin, diaspora and wherever they be may be on the face of earth.[4][5][6]
| Iganmode Cultural Festival Odun Omo Iganmode | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Festival |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Years active | 31 |
| Website | https://iganmodefestival.org/ |
History
editThe first edition of the festival was held in 1992 when the festival was then referred to as Iganmode Day. over the years, the festival have hosted many prominent Nigerians and dignitaries, such as former Nigerian president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former Nigeria Attorney general and minister of justice the late Chief Bola Ige.
Others include former governors of Ogun State Chief Olusegun Osoba, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Ibikunle Amosun, the present Governor and Deputy Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun,[7] Noimot Salako Oyedele, and Taiwo Ajayi Lycett, among others.
The festival has also been chaired by a number of eminent personalities such as Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Sir Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu, and Senator Musiliu Obanikoro.[8]
Key highlights
editOne of the major highlights of the festival is the display by Egungun Masquerades in Ota.[9] Masquerade traditions are very sacred to the awori yoruba people of Ota.[10][11]
Tourism
editThe festival is supported by the Ogun State Government.[4][12][13][14] The events of the festival are done with the spiritual and traditional blessings of the Olota of Ota. The festival also seek to promote the tourism potentials of Ota, Ogun State and Nigeria.[15][16][17]
It allows people to see different cultural displays and visits to tourist locations like the second storey building in Nigeria.[18][19][20][21]
References
edit- ^ a b "Iganmode cultural festival to promote exquisite Awori tradition". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 6 November 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ Adebayo, Sunday (4 November 2021). "Ota-Awori Kingdom Biggest Event, Iganmode Cultural Festival Set To Hold In December!". SocietyReporters.com. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ "Ota Holds Iganmode Cultural Festival December To Awaken Security Consciousness – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Govt to showcase Ota-Awori heritage with festival". Punch Newspapers. 14 November 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ NNN (29 November 2019). "Iganmode Cultural Festival to attract industrialists, diaspora,others". NNN. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ "Odun Omo Iganmode: Social, Cultural Groups, Others, Enjoin to Support Celebration - The Gallant News". thegallantnews.com.ng. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ "Our social investment programme will employ over 40,000 people – Governor Abiodun". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 18 December 2022. Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ Limited, Alamy (15 December 2021). "Ota, Nigeria, Masquerades perform during the annual Iganmode Cultural Festival 2021 held in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. The festival is held to showcase the cultural heritage of the Awori-Yoruba people. Credit: Adekunle Ajayi/Alamy Live News Stock Photo - Alamy". alamy.com. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Ota, Nigeria, Masquerades perform during the annual Iganmode Cultural Festival 2021 held in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. The festival is held to showcase the cultural heritage of the Awori-Yoruba people. Credit: Adekunle Ajayi/Alamy Live News Stock Photo - Alamy". alamy.com. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ "Masquerading Politics". Indiana University Press. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ Albert, Larry. "The Significance of the Egungun Cultural Festival. A Case of Study of Ota, Aworiland, Ogun State". Retrieved 8 August 2023.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Staff, Daily Post (2022-09-23). "Ogun government declares support for 2022 Odun Omo Iganmode festival". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Governor Dapo Abiodun Congratulates Olota of Otta on Odun Omo Iganmode Cultural Festival". New Telegraph. 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Odun Omo Iganmode Has Attracted Investors Into The State- Dapo Abiodun Says As Festival Gets Underway". Voice of Awori. 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2023-03-16.[permanent dead link]
- ^ David (2021-11-04). "Iganmode Festival: Olota wants annual event added to tourism calendar". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ sunrise (2021-11-27). "Southwest ATPN drums support for Odun omo Iganmode". Sunrise News. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Royal Visit: New Olowu, Prof. Matemilola visits Prof.Obalanlege on Iganmode Day Celebration. - THE BUSINESS PACKAGE". www.thebusinesspackage.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ newsheadline247. "Photos: Ogun Tourism revived as Nigeria's second storey building in Ota gets facelift | newsheadline247". Retrieved 2023-03-16.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Great, Dennis (2021-08-08). "The Second Storey Building In Nigeria". BTATnT - Big Time Africa Travels & Tours Company. Archived from the original on 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "The second storey building in Nigeria, Ogun, Nigeria". soamaps.com. Archived from the original on 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ Online, Tribune (2020-03-24). "Dent in history as Nigeria's second storey building battles anonymity". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-03-16.