Description:
An Esu, (spirit god) displayed in front of the monarch's palace during the Olojo Festival celebration at Ile-Ife, in Osun state. The Olojo festival is a celebration of Ogun, god of Iron, it commemorates the descent of Oduduwa to Ile-Ife, the celebration of the first dawn, the first afternoon, and the first night of creation. Olojo festival is one of the oldest in Africa, celebrated all over Yoruba land. It celebrates the dawn of the first day of existence on Earth, where the monarch wears the sacred crown that holds greater significance in the Olojo celebration, Nigeria.
Credits:
Emmanuel - (Nigeria) Osodi/Majority World
Description:
An Esu, (spirit god) displayed in front of the monarch's palace during the Olojo Festival celebration at Ile-Ife, in Osun state. The Olojo festival is a celebration of Ogun, god of Iron, it commemorates the descent of Oduduwa to Ile-Ife, the celebration of the first dawn, the first afternoon, and the first night of creation. Olojo festival is one of the oldest in Africa, celebrated all over Yoruba land. It celebrates the dawn of the first day of existence on Earth, where the monarch wears the sacred crown that holds greater significance in the Olojo celebration, Nigeria.
Date Created:
2023-09-28 00:00:00
Author:
Emmanuel Osodi
Creditline:
Emmanuel Osodi
Copyright Notice:
Emmanuel Osodi/ Majority World
Filename:
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File Date/Time:
1700158990
File Size:
14563414
File Type:
2
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image/jpeg
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Image Description:
An Esu, (spirit god) displayed in front of the monarch's palace during the Olojo Festival celebration at Ile-Ife, in Osun state. The Olojo festival is a celebration of Ogun, god of Iron, it commemorates the descent of Oduduwa to Ile-Ife, the celebration o