The Oluwo of Iwoland, Ọba (Dr) AbdulRosheed Adéwálé Akanbi, has commended the organisers of this year’s Iwo Egungun Festival for setting a standard in the celebration of Yoruba culture and traditions.
The festival, held yesterday in Iwo, was marked by peace, orderliness, and colourful cultural displays. Masquerades showcased their skills through dance competitions rather than violence, with no reports of rancour, weapons, or public disturbances.
The town remained clean and safe throughout the celebration, with improved costumes adding more glamour to the event.
Oluwo described the peaceful conduct as a victory for Yoruba culture and a model for how traditional festivals should be celebrated across Yorubaland.