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Title: Crafting a Comprehensive Literature Review on Eyo Festival

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The research is historical and descriptive in nature. Play Day, the Orisa Oniko (Raffia) must first go
round the area of the Agodo. It is robed from go to toe in white streaming fabric. They also use
these sticks to beat offenders of the law and also to harass friends. In this painting, he gives an
impressionist’s peek into the Eyo festival also known as the Adamu Orisha play. The cultural theory
of literature is employed for our analysis of the data. MINI FLAT FOR RENT IN OGBA Other
unique festivals in Nigeria includes Argungu Fishing Festival, Ojude Oba Festival, Calabar festival
and many more. This paper will examine the historical trends of arts and festivals as a manifestation
of the people’s culture. Among the Yoruba, the indigenous religions have largely given way to
Christianity and Islam, but the old festivals are still observed. It will examine obi’s physical and
spiritual origins, the duties it fulfills while on earth— including its role as th. Play. Immediately after
the Adimu Orisa and her Eyos leave the stand at. Olokun is one of many orisha known to help
women that desire children. At about or before twelve noon (12pm) on Friday, the Elders. FLATS
FOR SALE IN LEKKI The Eve of Eyo Festival Day The night before festivities begin, tradition
demands that the men assemble at the reigning Oba’s Palace for a great party. Oniko, Orisa Ologede,
the Olori of Eyo Onilaba, and Eyo Ageree, must before the. Have You Been To Native Doctor to
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person carrying a robe as Eyo must pay a fee for the privilege to the Iga, ruling house, whose colours
and Akete the Eyo wears. Adimu?, including the Eyo Onilaba known as the Eyo Oba or Eyo Alakete
Pupa. Each of the top five senior Eyo comes out in their hierarchical order to visit eminent
individuals to inform them about the coming festival. For the Public to know and believed that
Adamu Orisa Play. There are other symbolic reasons behind the festival which doesn’t hold on any
particular date except when the need arises. Dr Obodubu Is Recognized All Over The World Of
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Obodubu. The Eyo additionally wears an 'Akete' a cap that bears the hues and shield of the Iga from
which he comes. In terms of analysis, the study utilized the qualitative analytical approach. That is,
the instinct that there is something worth knowing, perhaps more than can ever be learned, especially
the spiritual sciences that most people spend a lifetime pondering. The traditional leaders of the
Yoruba are the Obas, who live in palaces and used to govern along with a council of ministers.
RELATED PAPERS (Editore Mektup) TeSLA Projesi: ogrenme ortamlar. Systematic sampling
procedure was employed to obtain data for this study. It can also be because the traditional events
are always full of pomp, pageantry, and gaiety with a splendid and theatrical display of colourful
costumes, regalia, music, acrobatic displays, and dancing, just as it was done centuries ago.
SHOP FOR RENT IN ABUJA Contents The Origin of Eyo Festival Historians claim the cultural
festival was inherited from Ibefun, a town in Ogun state, where the then Oba of Lagos, Oba
Akinsemoyin, set out to assuage the Eyo deity so that his childless younger sibling, Erelu Kuti, can
bear a child. I witnessed the festival cause it took place quite close to my house and it was just as
you described in this well written piece. If you are the owner of this website: Check your DNS
settings. Because of its diversity of people and culture, Nigeria over the years has been distinguished
in the field of arts. It is after all these preparations and rituals that the. Play. Immediately after the
Adimu Orisa and her Eyos leave the stand at. It is Eko’s creation, it has no parallel anywhere in
Yoruba land. Festival among the Lagosians especially the Eyo is well observed with grandeur. The
Yoruba term “agogoro Eyo” for the white-clad Eyo masquerades, which represent the spirits of the
dead, is literally known as “tall Eyo.”. Editorial Team We're a team of experienced content creators
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The royal Eyos include OLOREGUN, AROMIRE, OLOTO, BAJULAYE, AKINTOYE, ELETU-
ODIBO ETI, and OSHODI among others. But no other Eyo group crosses the path of the route and.
The study reveals that the festival not only strengthens the bond among the quarters in the
community; it also indicates that I?do?-A?ni. However, the festival is held whenever the
circumstances and custom call for it, although it is typically part of the funeral rites for a respected
chief in the king’s court. It will examine obi’s physical and spiritual origins, the duties it fulfills
while on earth— including its role as th. This paper is geared up by the need to correct the falsified
statement, notion, assertions and grandiose of some foreign researcher as regard religious situations,
facts and values in Eyo Adimu festival and its socio-economic significant. Whatever the case, the
traditional celebrations are still widely observed as tourist attractions that bring in a lot of money for
the local administration and small businesses around the Eyo festival’s venue on Lagos Island. This is
so because it was a wedding present when the Oba of Lagos married an Ijebu princess. Perhaps it’s
because of their historical nature and the story that’s always behind such events. Today's Eyo festival
wears a more corporate look and that is good for the tourism industry. In terms of analysis, the study
utilized the qualitative analytical approach. Are Near You, Then Your Problems Of Life Would Be
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spiritually advanced male can robe as the Adimu. The Strong Traditional form of co-operation
between the two. That is, the instinct that there is something worth knowing, perhaps more than can
ever be learned, especially the spiritual sciences that most people spend a lifetime pondering. Due to
its history and customary performance on Lagos Island, it is being promoted by the Lagosians as a
tourist attraction. Here, the participants all pay homage to the Oba of Lagos. An eclectic framework
in data collection was utilized for this research. Lagos. But whenever the Adimu Orisa is ready for
the day's Adamu Orisa Play. The white streaming costume comprises of an 'agbada' (the best robe),
and the 'aropale' (the base wrap around). Each masquerade holds a staff called the Opambata which
symbolizes authority and serves either as a 'tapping staff' to bless observers and tourists alike or a
'spanking tool' to chastise them for breaking the rules. The only exception is for Muslim men has they
are allowed to wear their white prayer cap. My husband left me for another woman a few years back
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take after the Eyo on a parade from one end of Lagos Island to the next. Oba will be present and
must also be far away form where the rituals are being. That Is The Spirituality Of The Greatest
Africa Native Doctor Obodubu. SHOP FOR RENT IN ABUJA Contents The Origin of Eyo Festival
Historians claim the cultural festival was inherited from Ibefun, a town in Ogun state, where the then
Oba of Lagos, Oba Akinsemoyin, set out to assuage the Eyo deity so that his childless younger
sibling, Erelu Kuti, can bear a child. FLATS FOR SALE IN LEKKI The Eve of Eyo Festival Day
The night before festivities begin, tradition demands that the men assemble at the reigning Oba’s
Palace for a great party. It is the last Eyo to leave the “agodo.” In terms of hierarchy, ?y. However,
the fact that the cultural festival has evolved over three hundred years and is held for a number of
established reasons is enough reasons to categorise this event as a tourist attraction. Orisa? is the
Orisa Adimu followed by Orisa Oniko (Raffia) and Orisa Ologede. During the party, the Oba
officially gives his blessings. To browse Academia.edu and the wider internet faster and more
securely, please take a few seconds to upgrade your browser. Are Near You, Then Your Problems Of
Life Would Be Controlled Under Your Foot. Igbesodi, and NOT from any Oba or their Co-Chiefs. It
is during these occasions that their traditional monarchs and nobles exercise the most of their
residual power. Cloudflare is currently unable to resolve your requested domain
(gallery.wacom.com). Play Day, the Orisa Oniko (Raffia) must first go round the area of the Agodo.
The data for the study were both from primary and secondary sources. The origins of this observance
are found in the inner workings of the secret societies of Lagos. This is evidence in the oriki of
Adimu: Aboju pa a Aboju woo Aboju n da m'onoko Meaning You with rugged face You with
crooked face You with the face that glitters frightfully.
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Preview Sorry, preview is currently unavailable. Igbesodi, and NOT from any Oba or their Co-
Chiefs. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive
compensation for some links to products and services on this website. With his order, Chief
Olorogun Agan IV, in 1772 brought down. The study therefore concluded that cultural festival
attracts both positive and negative impacts. The cultural theory of literature is employed for our
analysis of the data. Myth has it that these masquerades escort the souls of departed Lagos kings to
the great beyond and also to usher in new ones. Dr Obodubu Is Recognized All Over The World Of
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believed in many quarters that the Eyo festival in Lagos is one of the “manifestations of the
customary African revelry that serves as the forerunner of the modern carnival in Brazil, South
America” In modern times, Eyo is presented by the people and government of Lagos State as a
tourist event, and due to its antecedents is traditionally performed only on the Lagos Island. Play
from different Palaces (IGA) are under the control of the reigning. An eclectic framework in data
collection was utilized for this research. Benin during the reign of Oba Ado, over 350 years ago.
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goddess before people rush into the river for spiritual impartation and cleansing. During this show,
there are cultural displays of Eyo groups and a ritual performance by the chief priest who is called
the ELETU-ODIBO to mark the beginning of the Eyo festival. To browse Academia.edu and the
wider internet faster and more securely, please take a few seconds to upgrade your browser. For the
Public to know and believed that Adamu Orisa Play. In ancient times it was held to escort souls of
the departed,the King of Lagos or Chief and also to usher in a new King.It is now being observed as
a tourist event and it is traditionally performed in Lagos. Each masquerade holds a staff called the
Opambata which symbolizes authority and serves either as a 'tapping staff' to bless observers and
tourists alike or a 'spanking tool' to chastise them for breaking the rules. Tokunboh, Bamgbose, Broad
Street, and Nnamdi Azikwe Street, terminates at. It is these indigenes, who commend the Eyo
festival, a social and customary disguise show, which rises up out of the Iga (castle) of the Oba or
any of his bureau individuals. Orisa are the publicity given to the family of person, at whose expense
the. The Eyos finally meet at Tafawa Balewa Square where thousands of people will be waiting to
receive them and join in the festivities. I explained my problem to him and he assured me I'll see a
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the aesthetic aspects of African literature.
It is therefore base on the above significance of culture as it is known worldwide, that we predicate
the issues of social discourse in this paper. The Eyo is robed from top to bottom in white flowing
cloth. Because of its diversity of people and culture, Nigeria over the years has been distinguished in
the field of arts. These rules must be adhered to on the festival day, both on the streets during the
Eyos’ procession and at the Tafawa Balewa Square, where they eventually converge to entertain the
teeming guests. The sacrifices are collected, and they become the food for the feast that follows. This
is evidence in the oriki of Adimu: Aboju pa a Aboju woo Aboju n da m'onoko Meaning You with
rugged face You with crooked face You with the face that glitters frightfully. There are other
symbolic reasons behind the festival which doesn’t hold on any particular date except when the need
arises. Therefore, from Monday through Thursday, the other four Eyo groups, Laba (Red), Oniko
(Yellow), Ologede (Green), and Agere (Purple), alternate. This popular annual festival attracts
tourists and important dignitaries from far and wide to Lagos Island, the traditional home ground
and location of the Oba’s palace. A typical procession of the Eyo masquerades dancing and moving
along through the streets of Lagos Island. ADIMU ORISA herself will come out; for the gods have
done a good job, and there. RELATED PAPERS (Editore Mektup) TeSLA Projesi: ogrenme
ortamlar. It also appraise the symbolic, functional and linear inflection of Opambata in Eyo (Adamu)
festival of Lagos Island not overlooking the historical background, socio-cultural and spiritual value
of the festival as well as the overall Yoruba cultural development. I witnessed the festival cause it
took place quite close to my house and it was just as you described in this well written piece.
Although, the crowd of supporters following the Eyo does not wear white robes 1 BEDROOM
FLAT FOR RENT IN ABUJA The only Eyo that is not part of a group is the Eyo-Adimu Orisa. The
study also shows the aesthetics and didacticism of oral performances and expands our understanding
of traditiona. This paper made use of both the primary and secondary sources of data collection
which includes personal experiences and observations, use of library; published and unpublished
materials, life histories, government reports, historical data and information along with previous
research. Today's Eyo festival wears a more corporate look and that is good for the tourism industry. I
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symbolism being rooted in the tradition and custom of the people of Lagos has become one of the
foremost Festivals in Nigeria and it is also the cultural monument of Lagos.The elegance and
theatretical display of the festival thrills those in attendance, it also contributes Economically to its
local communities. After the Orisa Oniko (Raffia) shall have returned from his. If you are wearing
this type of hairstyle, it is either you loose it or just stay away from the festival. The indigenes of
Lagos mostly reside in Lagos Island, also known as Isale Eko, and celebrate the Eyo festival. My ex
husband is back after he left me and our 2kids for another woman. The festival takes place whenever
occasion and tradition demand, though it is usually held as part of the final burial rites of a highly
regarded chief in the king's court. This was a result of the compelling appeal made by them. But no
other Eyo group crosses the path of the route and. The festival then culminates at the Tafawa Balewa
Square(TBS), where the Eyo will be on parade. Ogunran Adimu were originally brought to Lagos by
Alase Odu, Chief Olorogun. The paper argues that even though the integration process was
hampered by the introduction of European cultures, the Egu Festival has retained its unique features
that have continued to foster unity among neighbouring communities.
This was a result of the compelling appeal made by them. It is these indigenes, who commend the
Eyo festival, a social and customary disguise show, which rises up out of the Iga (castle) of the Oba
or any of his bureau individuals. The festival then culminates at the Tafawa Balewa Square(TBS),
where the Eyo will be on parade. It will examine obi’s physical and spiritual origins, the duties it
fulfills while on earth— including its role as th. Adimu?, including the Eyo Onilaba known as the
Eyo Oba or Eyo Alakete Pupa. However Environmental (28.83% variance explained and Eigen value
of 6.343), Socioeconomic (25.15% variance explained and Eigen value of 5.533), Cultural (9.50%
variance explained and Eigen value of 1.991) and Security implications (8.22% variance explained
and Eigen value of 1.809) are the planning implications of the festival as established by the findings.
An Iga's Eyo may have up to 50 to at least 100 individuals. Ogunran Adimu were originally brought
to Lagos by Alase Odu, Chief Olorogun. For the Public to know and believed that Adamu Orisa
Play. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Elegba-Opopo at Abegede; at the beginning of Oju-Olokun Street to pay homage. According to
Lucas, the name Adimu orisa means the one who is clad from the head to the foot, in a native cloth,
who wears a wooden mask with a protruding but close nose. If you are using a CNAME origin
record, make sure it is valid and resolvable. This takes places about 4.30am after the Eyo Adimu,
must. Alagbeji Street, Ita-Ado, Isale-Eko, Lagos; while the Eyos ( Eyo Adimu) they. During this
show, there are cultural displays of Eyo groups and a ritual performance by the chief priest who is
called the ELETU-ODIBO to mark the beginning of the Eyo festival. The Arena Media Brands,
LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to
products and services on this website. The families and owners of the Orisas are as follows. Share to
Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. Download Free PDF View PDF International Journal
of Modern Anthropology Historical dynamics of ?j. I was so happy to meet Dr. OKu how he helps
many people to bring their Lover back so i contact him to help me too. In addition, the “ police ” of
the Orisa Adimu regime in Laba will also carry out this order. Equally, the paper will identify culture
as continuous and ever changing. This Administrative Council endowed with the knowledge of. We
shall investigate the use of indigenous cultural festivals and performances as tools that can be used to
foster national unity and social progress. Along these lines, it is into two sections: the Lagos Island
and the Lagos Mainland. Download Free PDF View PDF See Full PDF Download PDF Loading
Preview Sorry, preview is currently unavailable. They introduced Eyo in to it to make it more
glamorous. Orisa Oniko and the Orisa Ologede will report to the Adimu Orisa at Awe-Adimu. It
hinged on oral interview, observation, personal communication, literatures, periodic and books.

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