Nigeria, May 31 -- Thousands of people from across Nigeria and the diaspora converged in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Friday in a colourful display of culture, tradition and communal pride, as the renowned celebration paid tribute to the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona.

The festival, held annually on the third day after Eid al-Kabir, was the first edition since the revered traditional ruler died in 2025, ending his historic 65-year reign.

Dignitaries at the festival included Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Minister of Arts and Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, business leaders, traditional rulers, and tourists from Germany, the USA, the UK, and other parts of the world.

This year's gathering...