Inside the Ojude Oba Festival | Travel Guide

[@chimakalu41]

Yoruba swag. You gotta love that. An igbo brother salutes you.

[@AntonsClass]

As an African American, I find much joy and fulfilment in seeing the Yoruba culture. The richness and beauty is remarkable. I have ancestry from Nigeria, and I'm almost certain it is Yoruba and Igbo. Love from the US!

[@antnam4406]

Yoruba and Igbo are not the same, not even close as neighbors.

[@AntonsClass]

@@antnam4406 did I say they were the same? African Americans tend to have both Yoruba AND Igbo ancestry, as well as many other West African groups.

[@heyniran]

​@@antnam4406you need not put out this. You showing disunity to a brother who's interested in tracing his ancestry. Not nice.

[@annabelkeisha1157]

​@@antnam4406see them always disgracing themselves everywhere

[@sayitasis8326]

@@antnam4406 Yes but because of the transatlantic slave trade Africans in the Western part of the world tend to be mixed with many ethnicities

[@diemysene6033]

Like Yoruba people they’re one the most humble people in Nigeria ❤❤❤❤love from USA 🇺🇸 senegal 🇸🇳

[@kwameopoku3576]

Lool in London they’re fkin annoying

[@intpdefender8385]

@@kwameopoku3576cry

[@heyniran]

​@@kwameopoku3576while you're fucking lying

[@RamaMohammed-x3v]

​@kwameopoku3576 why will you say that?

[@activeobserver1150]

Okpoku na Ghanaian now. You no see as he Dey cry?

[@gbemie_aribido]

If I wasn't Yoruba, I'd be jealous for real 🥺🥺❤️ beautiful and lovely outfits 😍

[@adeshinaibrahim8171]

I'm yoruba but I still feel pained that I'm not from Ijebu I did love to attend this festival.

[@The_Cruise_Fam]

@@adeshinaibrahim8171is it forbidden for other Yorubas to go? My mom is ondo.

[@danibalogun]

@@The_Cruise_Fam ....non-ijebus also attend the festival

[@femifalana6208]

Yorubas are born to party, we are beautiful and colourful. Ijebu to the world. Thank you Niyi

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much! Yes we like enjoyment!

[@ruqqayahosizemete2708]

I have said it before in the previous video. Am not Yoruba! But the people are way too organized and civilized. Being their compatriot makes me proud.

[@abiolakalejaiye]

One of the most beautiful part of this regeregbes is that they contribute massively to ijebuland each year...this year they donated to ijebu-ode general hospital, built boreholes in different ijebu communities, renovated school calssrooms, built public toilets..etc The history of ojude oba is more than fashion and merriments...it started about 131yrs ago to foster religion unity amongst the ijebus bringing ijebu descendants together irrespective of beliefs during the era when the white men came with Islam and Christianity.... Kudos to Niyi... didn't even know Niyi sef na Omo ijebu on his mom side...eweso Omo iyemi😂❤

[@aeiou0123]

They need to do more though with a more streamlined strategy to build up n develop ijebuland. As Egba girl I really want us all to move ahead

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Wow. Amazing to know this! Really amazing initiative by the Regberegbes! would love to highlight this part as well in another video. Thank you for sharing! and glad you enjoyed this

[@bessiewilson798]

This was amazing to see all of the beautiful outfits. Beautiful. I am african american but I can proudly say I found out my great, great grandmother was Nigerian. I must watch more of your videos.

[@bessiewilson798]

Also I forgot to add, I am watching from America, Philadelphia, Pa.

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much and e-welcome to Naija! Glad to have you here. more videos soon!

[@valindaomoruyi1079]

Best dressed... Good luck finding one! They all look so good 😢😢😢

[@Ayesha-oy9ms]

Niyi na boss👏 one thing i like about this event is the fact that it's a job opportunity for people....fashion designer, make up artist, native clothes seller etc dey cash out during this event.... it's not just a yeye festival it's also an event that gives to the community while bringing people together.....

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you 🙏🏽. yes it does 💯. We really need this on a greater scale

[@arafatsorunke9681]

This is a note to myself and the younger Yoruba generation to keep this beautiful culture going ❤

[@Theniyifagbemi]

💯💯💯

[@modupefield9392]

Thank you so much for this video. As a Yoruba girl, I am so proud. My mum is from Ijebu-Ode and I have never heard of this festival. Thank you for educating the world about the richness of Yorubaland

[@antnam4406]

Real IJEBUS know about OJUDE OBA.

[@Estelle_Sunshine1]

I'm Yoruba and proud. We're all about the Good life,Party and Enjoyment

[@clemzyoshana4481]

Indeed colourful and beautiful 🤩 love from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@annesodipe1582]

Thank you so much for all your outstanding pictures of the aunties, uncles, daddies. The colors, asooke, the dance , bringing out the ojude oba to limelight. Good job 👏

[@Obenewaakente]

I had to pursue this cause to know and learn about it. I was struck in awe when I bumped into the photos on Twitter. I'm so in love. Love from Ghana.

[@TheTosinwilliams]

Thanks to people who showcase the beauty of this country amidst all the Chaos. Keep up the great work.

[@zoemed9800]

I am Ijebu on every side but left 9ja decades ago and do not get to home often. Ojude Oba is nostalgic for me and I just watch and watch and watch clips over again and don't stop reading the comments all appreciative of my culture. I pray our politicians can just get it right.

[@bilkisubashir]

Proud 🥹 to be a Yoruba ❤❤❤❤❤, love my culture ❤

[@rennysrealm7514]

I've been attending the ojudeoba festival since I was a child and I'm so happy that the world gets to see how so much beauty and colour can radiate from a small town like Ijebu ode. Proudly Ijebu Omo alare❤❤❤

[@omoruyio]

Didn't realise this festival was over a century old! Thanks for sharing the historical context

[@malibongwenkunkuma1343]

So beautiful to see African culture thrive! ❤All the way from South Africa

[@asanwa3126]

NIGERIAN CULTURE especially Yoruba culture

[@thefashionhistorian]

Yoruba culture🔥 so rich and vibrant 🔥

[@intissarsagbohan3509]

🥰❤❤❤ I am from Benin Repulic and my mum is yoruba (her origins are from Ijebu) this is beutiful! we have a very rich culture 💞

[@estherososanya2852]

Awwwwn, in my own case my dad is ijebu from Agoiwoye and my mum is from benin republic

[@samuelakin1616]

A wonderful documentary showcasing the beauty and elegance of the Yoruba culture. Yoruba to the world!

[@League-fix]

I can’t take my eyes off the beautiful mothers of the land.

[@lillies2011]

This is literally the best video on the event as it actually explains the cultural context. Thank you!

[@aur1del259]

That's my hometown, Ijebu ode! Did you think they were joking when they said "Kekere Ijebu, owo ni; agba Ijebu; owo ni"? Ijebu for show! Well done, Niyi 🙌🏾💯

[@Abebi07]

The ladies nailed it definately✌✌ But awon Bobo na o bad...the event is so colourful

[@bisolabadmos136]

Cant believe this beautiful event has been happening for years! My best dressed is the Uncles in white aso oke. Thanks for showing us and the rest of the world this beautiful part of Yoruba culture!

[@nomazizizembe8662]

Beautiful watching from cape town south Africa

[@sukieoduwole]

As a proud son of Ijebu Ode, I can gladly say we are the life of the party. However Yoruba culture is so rich and glamorous.

[@beeo9964]

Proudly Ijebu! We are the elites ❤

[@mayowaworld7781]

Am proud of my culture my pride, I am a Yoruba man anywhere. Proudly Yoruba man ❤️

[@ETBeMore]

Oh, how beautiful & colorful 😍 Ethiopian here admiring other African traditions.

[@bnatawa723]

Proud to be an ijebu. Ijebu alare.kekere Ijebu owo ni,agba ijebu owo ni.

[@jenniferchioma2190]

I'm not Yoruba but I'm in awe of the way Niyi captured the rich culture and tradition of this festival 🤍 I wish you could do something like this for every tribe in Nigeria and show case our beautiful cultures and traditions... Especially the main culture Igbo,Hausa & Yoruba

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much, I agree! Half way there! More amazing videos coming soon

[@jenniferchioma2190]

@@Theniyifagbemi OMG!! 💃I'm so thrilled by this information... Can't wait 🤍

[@aghonelego2379]

Attention-seeking obingos-Ipob fools. What culture do you have? Constantly wailing and begging for attention on all Yoruba videos on KZbin.

[@Ode-iwehIweh-qg2nr]

A real good story teller with the Camera.Kudos!!!

[@Chief_Commander_MBE]

Igbo don't have any culture they celebrate every year and also Hausa you have to start doing something before people will take it to the world for you.

[@Swinju]

2:41. Thats a beauty .

[@AyaLash]

My mother's people! Thank you, Niyi Fagbemi, for telling these stories ❤️❤️❤️

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much!

[@InioluwaOluwadarasimi]

I’m very proud to be Yoruba!

[@dadonsimeon]

Adding this to my list of things to do in Nigeria!

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Amazing!!

[@abayomiodekoya]

Proudly IJEBU! Thanks so much

[@ambo9569]

I saw a reel of this on TikTok and fell in love 😍❤️ Pure class & beauty!!!!!

[@mo4more629]

This video deserves an award #So colourful

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much!

[@daiyankale7961]

Ijebus gat swag In love with this video❤

[@wamalicious4941]

You told the story and the whole world heard, thank you for sharing my childhood with the world ❤

[@brandyandcream2]

Ondo Gyal here….but showing love to my beautiful Ijebu brothers and sisters.

[@faddikins]

Thank you Niyi, love the way you told the story, your choice of words and the exhibition of our rich culture and tradition.

[@ZestyFlawa]

Just found you on ig with your post with senegalese woman and their style. Thank you for your work, so glad I found you ! Beautiful visuals❤ I'm french of 🇸🇳🇨🇩🇨🇵 descent and i'm so happy people are embracing and celebrating Africa and it's cultures more and more everyday everywhere❤🌍

[@QueenZsWorld]

this is gorgeous. can anyone attend? like if you're not Yoruba? or is it invite only?

[@abimbolajohnson9315]

Superb depiction of Yoruba culture, thank you

[@Copyvid01]

This guy na legend abeg🔥🔥💯💯

[@olufunmiblessing]

This is so beautiful to watch. I am very proud to be Yoruba.

[@shegelee]

Thanks for showcasing my hometown to the world. I was a kid almost 4 decades ago when I was a spectator with my grandma at my first Ojude-Oba event.

[@harrydunkwu7655]

Fantastic content and filmmaking. Please showcase more Nigerian cultural festivals!!!

[@Isntthatalex]

One of best and inspiring videos I've seen of African culture. Definitely must watch this video and get an insight of the great Nigeria and its culture and tradition. We Africans are truly vibrant in all ways. Shoutout from the New York, US but I'm Ghanaian We need a longer video for sure though, Great video and amazing quality im amazed

[@lovablemunchkins]

I’ve been so ready for this video!!!! You killed it bro. Yoruba to Nigeria and the world. Proud omo ile ijebu ode. @niyi please keep doing great documentaries like this 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@cherrybrook7717]

Priceless!!!!! I can feel and understand the joy on your face, yes! Thanks for sharing.

[@KanteQuest]

It’s crazy how I watch this video everyday 🇳🇬

[@abimbolaorebiyi3582]

Thanks you for showcasing the vibrant culture of the yoruba nation. Proudly Omoluabi.

[@lrrussellrussell8227]

I would love to experience this ❤this is beautiful 💯💃🏽🙏🏾 so many beautiful people at this festival

[@mayoor]

This is quite informative. Kudos. Kindly do a documentary on Osun Osogbo Festival and groove

[@samuelolotu371]

I would really love to attend this festival. I will learn a great deal about the Yoruba culture and the values they uphold. Very good job Niyi

[@afrikaprodigy]

This is extremely beautiful, but kindly permit me to state that the soundtrack used at the end of the video sounds foreign which doesn't correspond unlike the soundtrack used at the beginning and probably at the center of the video. The consistency of that African(Yoruba) Soundtrack must prevail. But above all, this is an exceptionally powerful masterpiece.

[@seankgomotso]

CINEMATOGRAPHY: 🔝 NARRATION AND STORY TELLING:🔝

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much!

[@pa1361]

You did an awesome job. I hope they appoint you as official curator of this event. Well done.

[@mafoadeniji4808]

This is so beautiful😍. Thank you for telling this story. I really like the Daddys in navy blue and red aso oke. My best dressed 🙌🏾

[@evalastingthrift2526]

Thank you for showcasing our rich history 👍🏿❤🙏🏿

[@XenaTravelXena]

Absolutely fascinating!

[@oluremiayobamisuccess7484]

Thank You for telling our story… ❤❤❤ You miss my part of Ijebu tho, Ijebu Iworo.

[@mojisoladeji]

I saw your first video on this some weeks ago and I am so happy to see a follow up with some commentary. Beautiful culture. Ilẹ kaarọ o jiire

[@adekoyaadetola368]

So i noticed Ijebu Epe are mostly skipped when discussing about ijebu. Dont people know ijebu extend to ikorodu and lekki and epe

[@razaqramot5136]

They are behind. The main Ijebus have moved forward through Islam.

[@blessingorunmuyi]

This speaks the volume of luxury 😊

[@emmanuelowolabi12]

Thank you for sharing, Niyi. 😊

[@sazgates1195]

This is excellent! More Yoruba Cultural events, please. Can you cover the upcoming Ogun Festival in Ondo Town City?

[@priestawolowoifatokibabalawo]

Please when is the festival? I would love to attend as well.thanks

[@Olubusolami]

Thank you for showing how beautiful the festival in my state looks like. I am here for all the other videos of different cultures.

[@AnuSuru-rp8wm]

As an African i find much joy also in seeing yoruba culture

[@AnuSuru-rp8wm]

Proud ijebu ode

[@AnuSuru-rp8wm]

People 😊😊😊😊

[@PlanetThrillz]

Love my culture! O por! ❤

[@seyesbeats]

made sure to watch the ad fully 😂

[@howardcash8301]

Theniyifagbemi! Thank you for taking us to these FABULOUS festivals! Yeah!

[@GeorgeOnyeka]

I'm came here to steal ideas for my church's November thanksgiving. Every year, the church is shared into 4 regions North, East, West, South. Even though I'm Igbo, I would be representing the west (Yoruba) this year 🎉🎊🎊 any more ideas I can get will be helpful 😁😁😁 this is beautiful! ❤

[@Johntheviewer]

Make I no lie. Yoruba sweet me die

[@louisvickthur5579]

Ijebu- Ife in the house ❤

[@anobserver9658]

It's going to be hard to pick the best dressed. They all look so beautiful.

[@delolutv9777]

I'm a proud Ijebu Boy

[@kendalphillips8471]

I am enjoying your channel. I can't wait to visit ❤

[@vanessag5763]

The way this was filmed so well you really got to appreciate all the colour & vibrancy of the festival Everyone looked great in their outfits all the different the styles designs & fabrics were such a feast for the eyes as well as all the lovely smiling faces enjoying themselves, just beautiful 😍

[@Esther-f6y2e]

Am proud yoruba, am party ijebu remo,1 my gr.mother ijebu ode and ibadan/oyoile.

[@femikehinde9745]

Kudos 👏🏾 to this documentary. The festival is two (meji) days after Ileya (Id el Kabir) but in Yoruba we express it as “ojo ‘keta (third) Ileya” because the first day is Ileya day… I’m an Egba by subgroup (of Yoruba) but I love Ojude Oba. I have attended a number and I can confidently say it’s always glamorous.

[@nm6783]

You did such an amazing job! So so so so beautiful!

[@ebieyerinbadiru797]

This is beautiful, I wish you could cover Osun Osogbo’s festival

[@priestawolowoifatokibabalawo]

Beeniooo . Its is funny Everybody is "proudly Yorubá" “Our Culture, Our pride “ but to them, ISESE OR ORISA is "EVIL OR ESU ". what is Yoruba Culture ? What is Isese ? LOL.

[@lagosskyline4572]

Best dressed and most coordinated is the Egbe Bobagunwa Okunrin. They wore deep red aso oke. The first group you showed in the clip. Good job Niyi

[@elizabethjulianah]

Hey Niyi, thank you for this, it is so useful for our children in the diaspora. Will you be doing Ekimogun of Ondo Kingdom and Osun festivals?

[@Munnyrah]

Am from Abeokuta and I sell asoke and adire.. I will make it from the scratch for you based on your design..

[@aeiou0123]

Whats your email contact?! Or whatsapp

[@chi-chionuorah4854]

Contact pls

[@Designercassie]

Beautiful story ☺️

[@pamelajudithrwanyarare8429]

Oh my my my. This Beautiful 😍😍😍😍

[@senaponayo4838]

Sir Okeowo really came in his RR.

[@samolive2528]

Niyi Fabulous Fagbemi

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Haha thank youuuu😃😃😃

[@f4kool]

Thank you for putting it all together in a very concise manner Salut to brevity and wisdom

[@floxy8926]

I'm proud to be from Ijebu Ode.