Oro Festival 2024: Ikorodu Palace Issues Notification, Warns Females to Avoid Public Spaces

 The 2024 edition of the annual traditional 'Oro' festival in Ikorodu, Lagos State, is scheduled for May 16, 2024.

The Ayangburen Palace in a letter signed by Oba Kabiru Shotobi, and addressed to the Medical Director of Ikorodu General Hospital, dated April 16, 2024, and titled 'Notification of Magbo (Oro) Festival 2024,' states: "This is to notify you of the above festival, which is slated for Thursday, May 16, 2024.

 According to tradition, all females are advised to remain in their respective homes and avoid moving around the town during the Oro festival. 

Please note that your organisation is affected by falling within the Oro traditional jurisdictions.

" You are hereby advised to adhere to the traditions of the town."

 The Oro festival is a prominent Yoruba tradition celebrated by male descendants, typically characterised by a daytime procession and high-pitched sounds.

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 Females are not allowed to be present during the ritual rites. 

Despite attempts to contact the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and the Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, no response was received.

 Similarly, efforts to get clarification from the Ikorodu Palace were unsuccessful.