Eyo Festival in Lagos Nigeria - 2555 Words

TOURISM The traditional relationship of Oba Liken of Ibefun and the people of Lagos and Ibiyeroye marriage may explain the notion that Eyo was introduced to Lagos from Ibefun. Chief Tajudeen Gbadesere revealed that, â€Å"the variant of Eyo staged was in the night entailing three consecutive outings in a performance where the use of Aropale and other paraphernalia were absent. Nevertheless, the place of Malaki and Ejilu in the historical origin of the fanciful Eyo play is brought out forcefully in a praise song rendered as: Malaki nsaye Nsaye Ejilu say a to. . . Ofi akala mode, mesi kole Olomu kole wa me Eyo Omowewe abese loni Eko Edi orikoda si irele (Chief Adisa Jinadu, 1986) Again, Ejilu and Malaki are credited for their role in the Awo Opa†¦show more content†¦They did not stay long when they learnt of Olugbanis death but left for Ibefun to perform funeral rites (Eyo) of Olori Olugbani†. However, history has shown that Ejilu and Malaki are two key personalities in the int roduction of Eyo to Lagos having decided to permanently reside in Lagos. Significantly, Olori Olugbani gave birth to her children Ologun Kutere and Sokun when the Eyo play was first held. Thus, the potency to attract favour and secure protection from the Almighty is strongly represented in Eyo. As there may be other accounts, prominently the colourful and exciting Eyo play is linked with the funeral obsequies of Olori Olugbani performed in Lagos by her kinsmen with the beautiful play whose cult originated from Benin. So, the emergent Adimu deity held in enthralling awe by all, depicted Shodipe (2001) as: â€Å"Woven in this cultural eloquence the deity (Adimu) and its train swept through the lanes and corridors of Idunganran (Palace of the Oba of Lagos) in exuberant cadence wheeling to the royal court to wake the Oba of Lagos to deliver tidings from the ancestral medium. Upon royal command, the Orisha Oruko hurried to the shrine of Orisha Adimu, the leader, the undisputed King of all Lagos deities and Leader of Eyo Adimu. It was the wake of dawn. At the heralding entrance of the purifying deity the spiritual enclave of Orisha Adimu lighted in jubilating estasy as the primevalShow MoreRelatedAgogoro Eyo Festival in Lagos, Nigeria4150 Words   |  17 PagesDEITIES OF THE AGOGORO EYO FESTIVAL By: Alaba kehinde Email: kennyfragile007@gmail.com Introduction The word Eyo also refers to the costumed dancers, known as the masquerade, that come out during the festival. The origins of this observance are found in the inner workings of the secret societies in lagos. It is widely believed that the play is one of the manifestations of the customary African revelry that serves as the forunner of the modern carnival in Brazil. On Eyo day, the mainhighway in theRead MoreEssay on History and Uniqueness of the Culture of Nigeria1499 Words   |  6 Pageswere built in the northern and southern regions of Nigeria. Although the Nigerian region had built up powerful kingdoms, they were not able to protect themselves from British colonization in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Empires had fallen, villages had separated, and the Europeans began to alter the lives of the native people. They had negotiated new boundaries within the country and their country was given a new name. According to the book Nigeria: A Bradt Travel Guide (2005), the British col onialRead MoreCreative : Creative And Creative Industries3206 Words   |  13 PagesCreative Arts in Nigeria Introduction Nigerian culture is shaped by her multiple ethnic groups. As the most populous African country with over 170 million people and an emerging economy, the country boasts of over 521 languages and more than 250 dialects and ethnic groups. The Hausa and Fulani are predominantly in the North, Igbo are in the south east and the Yorubas are in the south western part of Nigeria. These four ethnic groups are believed to be the four predominant ethnic groups while theRead MoreCorporate Social Responsibility in Nigerias Telecommunication Sector15201 Words   |  61 PagesTITLE PAGE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN NIGERIA’S TELECOMMUNICATION SECTOR A CASE STUDY OF GLOBACOM NIGERIA LIMITED ENUGU ZONE BY EZEIGWE, GRACE CHINYERE BA/2007/163 A PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION, CARITAS UNIVERSITY, AMORJI- NIKE, ENUGU, ENUGU STATE. IN PARTTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc.) DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. AUGUST, 2010. CERTIFICATION