The ancient kingdom of owo is a local government area in Ondo state, Nigeria. Between 1400 and 1600 C.E, it was the capital of a Yoruba city-state.
The first Olowo of Owo was the direct descendant of oduduwa, known as the father of the Yorubas. The current Olowo of Owo is His Imperial Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, who is also the 32nd paramount ruler of Owo.
With the magic touch of Oba (Dr.) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III and the Olowo-in-council, This year edition of the festival witness the unveiling of a giant statue of Queen Oronsen at the entrance to the ancient palace.
Brief history of Igogo festival:
This is an annual festival which takes place in Owo. It lasts a total of seventeen days and features a number of ceremonies, including the blessing and introduction of new yams. The festival is in commemoration of the king's wife who turned into a tree while being pursued by the king's slave to return to the palace after her rival violated her taboos in her presence.
During the period of celebration, drums are banned in Owo and metalgongs (agogo) are used instead; this is where "Igogo" was derived. The Olowo, who dresses in coral beaded gown during the period, plaits his hair like a woman.
Congratulations to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, The royal sons and daughters of Owo kingdom at home and in the diaspora.
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