Ojude Oba: Yoruba Heritage | A Short Film

One of my goals for this year was to tell the story of the Yoruba Aunties and Uncles of the Ojude Oba Festival which happens in a town in Ogun State, Nigeria called Ijebu Ode. The Ojude Oba Festival is a renowned cultural celebration that takes place in Ijebu-Ode, a historic city in Nigeria. This is an annual event held to honor the Oba, the traditional ruler of the Ijebu kingdom, and to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people.
Hope you really enjoyed this short but very rich piece about my Yoruba people!I will be posting a much longer video in a couple of days which would be a really informative travel guide for those who want to attend, participate or find out more about the Ojude Oba Festival.
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Music Credits to the ever talented Lagbaja.
Lagbaja - Konko Below
Lagbaja - Skentele Skontolo ft. Ego Ogbaro
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[@sanctitybolaji172]

Proudly Yorùbá from southern Bénin republic 🇧🇯🇳🇬. Much love for my Yorùbá brothers and sisters in Western NIGERIA... we're one.

[@aeiou0123]

Yes o. Omo odua

[@mayowaworld7781]

Yes am proudly Yoruba anytime anywhere in this entire world, we are sons and daughters of Yorubaland

[@ruleso]

Yes we are I love my yoruba people in Benin Republic we are one the borders divided us

[@bankeoyebade759]

How are you our brother

[@chukwunonsonwaezeigwe2647]

I'm an igbo person who have always loved Yoruba Culture. This just heightened my love for them.

[@seismicvertigo345]

Thanks o, bros

[@aleqrobinson2876]

Wow, just, wow. As an African American with majority Nigerian ancestry, I'm just moved. Yoruba culture is just so beautiful, my favorite.

[@okacheodey767]

I am from the South South of 🇳🇬 but I duff my hat for the Yoruba of South West. Much respect and admiration. Well done Niyi. This is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@TayoAinaFilms]

This video makes me proud to be a Nigerian. You killed it bro !!!

[@nanadiycorner]

Proudly Yoruba❤

[@mayowaworld7781]

Proudly Yoruba man ❤️

[@Agnes.shines]

Proudly 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬❤

[@francisojo9668]

This beauty

[@francisojo9668]

This is beautiful

[@ithankgod5733]

This here is beautiful!!! From a Kenyan who has always been fascinated by the Yoruba culture!

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much!

[@La_Reinasworld]

Yoruba women ❤ we are who we think we are 😊and that’s on Purrr

[@AnnieSpecial92861]

Imagine being Nigerian and not knowing this exists. We don't celebrate ourselves enough. We all should know about this like we know Christmas. Big ups Niyi!!!

[@kafayatalaga9190]

This is a festival celebrated by the ijebus they pay homage to the awujale of Ijebu (The king of Ijebu) it is always celebrated every third day of ileya festival you can come around next year to be part of the event 😊

[@AnnieSpecial92861]

@@kafayatalaga9190 i would love to experience it

[@alayibosemenitari257]

No be all of us dey Ijebu land lol. There are other festivals across the country though. It's good to at least know the ones around you or where you're from.

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much!!

[@seismicvertigo345]

Who is we? This is an Ijebu Yoruba festival. Don't be "we-ing" all around the place.

[@chiesoobikpo3716]

I am Igbo and spent my early years in Ibadan and Lagos. I love the Yoruba people and their culture. I always say that there will be a talking drummer at my events. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ayomideolamide7893]

Wow, i am even a talking drummer😃😃 Honestly the drum is sweet when playing at any event or church. E.g those alujo they use on tik tok

[@AfricanMuseUG]

Love From Uganda 🇺🇬 to my Nigerian Brothers and Sisters

[@beautifulbeneveg-shaw3338]

Beautiful! Love knowing about our heritage...Bless up from 🇯🇲

[@leneabbey8782]

I am Ewe (a tribe close to Egun ppl of badagry). My husband/son are Yoruba. Beautiful culture 😍

[@EddiEkarika]

The details, the colors, the fashion, the rich aunties and uncles vibe, the music, the dance, the bombastic side eyes, the people, the culture. Niyi you are unbelievably good 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much1 Glad you enjoyed this!

[@suma4756]

It’s the side eyes and healthy rivalry for me 🤗

[@zubairoluwadamilarebadmus3982]

This is beautiful. Proudly Ijebu! Omo Ijebu Isiwo😊❤️ Thanks for documenting one of the most amazing festivals in Nigeria. 🇳🇬💫✨

[@Chic_Therapy]

Half Ijebu Isiwo girl here🙋🏽‍♀️!

[@Manlikedeji7]

Same here. Isiwo too 🤟🏾

[@tiamiyuoluwatobi]

My mum is from Isiwo too , ladewa to be precise

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much!

[@Yellow_Sparks]

My mom is from Isiwo too 😊

[@GodCreatedBlack]

Makes me proud and I’m Black American 🎉 Beautiful ❤

[@atina5976]

I fell in love with this video on instagram and my African ancestry recently came in: proud Yoruba woman from the U.S.. here! Maybe that's why I was so drawn to it. This is so beautiful! The cinematography is excellent.

[@Celebritynews16]

Awww! 🥰 🥰🥰 hope you visit your home soon ❤️

[@seismicvertigo345]

Please, do visit. If I were in politics, I would lobby for everyone who can show dna evidence to work toward citizenship

[@ruqqayahosizemete2708]

Am not Yoruba,but they are the most civilized, exposed,most organized and most accommodating ethnic group in Nigeria. No cap!

[@akinolasarumoh7060]

Rightly put👍🏿

[@SnehDTaylorTv]

Well said💯✅✅🥰 I love ur realistic comments 🤝

[@ruqqayahosizemete2708]

Wow,this is the first time am getting this plenty likes. Thank you oooo

[@newton6936]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ojvic7297]

Lmao😂😂😂🤣🤣 You say???!… Im currently in yoruba land o..I’m igala look totally igbo… Wetin my eye don see😁😂

[@yanmon3769]

from an edo sister, I love seeing my fellow nigerians shining🌟too much class jare!! I’m grateful there are people like you to showcase the beauty of Ijebu people🫶🏾🇳🇬

[@LORC43]

Yoruba🇳🇬❤️

[@odunbakumedia]

TO BE YORUBA IS A JOY!!🎉

[@user-bx9ff3bg2j]

I hope you are around to capture 2024 Ojude Oba happening life tomorrow 🎉

[@LM-op7wu]

Proudly Yoruba. Big up to the Ijebu people! You are who you think you are! Elite!

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Elite! Yesssssssss

[@LM-op7wu]

@@Theniyifagbemi There are KZbin videos and then there are productions. Omo, this is a PRODUCTION. Your storytelling in this video and your others are incredible. Producer lomo! 👏👏👏 Well done for showcasing our culture so beautifully.

[@temitopeabosede7628]

Àwa reyen o❤️

[@orekoyaolufunke1188]

Elite is our second name ❤❤❤

[@talk_with_naikky]

Yesss! 😊

[@mphoshabazz]

Im South African and I wanted to experience this. Amazing job on the film. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@crownjohnson8153]

Wow Yorubas are so organized and glamorous ❤️🔥🇳🇬💯💯💯💯👍👍😎😎😎

[@mankindh4410]

This is one of the most prestigious Yoruba festivals, showing our richness, beauty, and most importantly our ability to have healthy competitions within ourselves...Why won't I be happy to be a Yoruba man, with this kind of scenic events that shows how forward thinking we can be without losing our essence..This is Ojúde Oba; always epic.

[@gbemisolabusuyi6708]

Bombastic side eyes flying here and there.... Proudly Yoruba 🇳🇬

[@yewandeagbaje7792]

Leave that side eye for our Yoruba mothers. No one beats us in it. It's a seamless reaction to good, bad or what have you actions.

[@akin_rhoda]

😂😂

[@bisolaegbayelo4021]

Just imagine a young lady pass there with short skirt or gown it's over for her😹😹😹

[@omowunmioladunwo4029]

😂😂😂leave us o

[@halimaatanda563]

Yoruba women👸🏾

[@oladimejiolashupor4371]

Ijebu and our doings....always fun

[@okezuo6067]

I’m not Yoruba but I so love their culture ❤️🔥

[@gloriamarioghae7650]

Love from Delta State. Wow! I never knew such a celebration existed. You Yoruba's know how to put on a very elegant and tasty display and as they say, " they gave everybody finish!".

[@dolapoe280]

You have a beautiful spirit

[@iwehclementine3772]

I really like the concept of togetheness and Development of Ojude Oba.I would like to see Ijebu Ode really developed.

[@musaking3001]

I'm also #yoruba from the gambia none #AKU #yoruba Creole language

[@seismicvertigo345]

Visit us o, bros!! Eku ishe

[@angelfortunee4302]

I can’t even imagine the amount of work that went into this. Both on site and post production! Take your flowers please boss!

[@odenusiaduke8367]

Thank you for showing the hardwork of the adire and aso oke artisans. Ijebus are who they think they are!

[@LM-op7wu]

Honestly, the Yoruba cloth is incredible when you think about it.

[@tolaseye990]

So proud to be an Ijebu a Kuku descendant. Dodondawa

[@gd1807]

Saw this on Instagram and I instantly wanted to know who created it. So here I am ❤️😊 I am not Nigerian but this video had me in my feelings. I felt the pride leaping out from me 😂(I watched it so many times) The ENERGY! Such a Beautiful, Rich, Vibrant, Bold, Powerful, Creative, and magnetic display and celebration of a rich, diverse and influential culture and beautiful people. The editing and storytelling 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 You captured the essence of the moment so beautifully, with such magnitude, in a short clip ✊🏽👊🏽❤️😊 😊 Thank you for creating and sharing. It evoked such a sense of beauty and pride. The music 🎶 Brilliant 🤩

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much! Glad you really enjoyed this! More to come

[@odette4059]

i’m proudly igbo and wouldn’t change it for the world, but wow yoruba’s have to be the coolest tribe after this video. Rich, vibrant and coordinated with culture. Id kill to see a video like this with igbo tribe aswell. Only one 9ja!!!

[@babarinsashade8110]

bro! this culture has been in existence for a very long time..I wish you attend soon, gonna be fun

[@__miraaa2x]

Samee

[@adegoroye_]

If I could like this video a billion… no! A trillion times over I would! I’m proud to be Yoruba and proud to be Nigerian! 🇳🇬

[@tin7749]

Wow. The clothing, the music, the attitude, the customs, this is unique to us Yorubas. We can never dilute this, because our childrens childrens children must know this is Yoruba and Yoruba culture alone in 100 years and still proudly connect. Let us teach people who we are instead of reducing it to being 'Nigerian', so that history books will not confuse people. Omo Yoruba ni mi o.

[@sazgates1195]

100% Facts! Yoruba is so rich in its culture & heritage! Forget we are Nigerian... WE ARE YORUBA FIRST!

[@thomasemmanuel5381]

❤❤ Dédé ọmọ ìjèbú ewé so o 🫶🏿

[@Daberechukwuagomuo]

The fact that this isn't a movie, but real culture, makes it all the more magical. The music is everything.

[@Ayesha-oy9ms]

This beautiful group of people in similar traditional attires are who we call the "REGBEREGBES OF IJEBULAND" they are sons and daughters of different towns of ijebu kingdom; Ijebu-ode, ijebu-ife, ijebu waterside..etc... As an ijebu ode lady thank you Niyi for capturing this beautiful festival of my ijebu people😘...Awa omo akile ijebu aseyi samodun o...

[@omotoyosiogunbanjo1877]

Proud to be from Ijebu Ife❤😘

[@isiakaikleelolamide7620]

So ojude Oba consist of all ijebu land? Initially I thought it was limited to Ijebu Ode . Thanks for the info.

[@bankeoyebade759]

🇳🇬 God bless my Yoruba people and Yoruba kingdoms al over the world

[@mojisolafolorunso9922]

This is so beautiful and it makes me so proud to be a Yoruba woman. Ps. Your color grading is immaculate.

[@DJGumby]

Say it again! Immaculate!!!

[@ayomifadeyi]

PROUD TO BE YORUBA🥰🥰WE LOVE OWANBE SO MUCH💯💯

[@sheeats4019]

These shots are absolutely mesmerising! The way you captured the wonderful essence of Yoruba culture was stunning. I’m not Nigerian but it sure does make me wish I was 😍

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much! Really happy you enjoyed this!

[@sheeats4019]

@@TheniyifagbemiThe contrast, the timing, the majestic angles. You’re onto something here. Keep it up 😍👏🏾

[@honey2513]

So proud to be Yoruba,look at the steeze now.....OMO YORUBA!!!!!!

[@adekolaadebiyi1944]

Everywhere Stew!!!!

[@ot4625]

@@adekolaadebiyi1944 Pepe gan gan. 🔥

[@olabisiedunjobi3386]

Swagger!!!!

[@ayodelebello2113]

So proud to be identified with this people. Omo ijebu remi wa!! Thank you Niyi Fagbemi.

[@thisadizzy310]

I'm proud to be a Yoruba!!!

[@berthekabwe871]

This was absolutely mesmerizing to watch. The outfits, the colors, the music and the overall attitude of the people was simply amazing. I am not Nigerian but i say big up to the Yoruba culture👌🏽🔥❤.

[@kwamegaviriaarizzo3865]

Am not Nigerian ba watching this made me a Proud African.Bless up 9ja💯💯

[@crownjohnson8153]

This video makes me wanna be Yoruba again and again and again. All over and over and over 💯💯🔥🔥😎🙏

[@bilkisubashir]

❤proud to be a Nigerian 🇳🇬 and also proud to be a Yoruba ❤❤❤❤

[@user-gr8ej6wq4j]

I love Nigerian from Libra

[@gbolahanadekanmi5611]

Proud omoluabi❤

[@doreenonekalit9888]

Im not Nigerian but I felt proudly connected. A male Yoruba friend in Lagos had sent this amazing event of whatapps This is brilliant production. #ourprideourheritage🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@AngelDavz07]

This is how you shoot , A1 visualsss you killed it ❤🚀🚀🚀🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@akinolamisturah3261]

I’m proud to hail from Ijebu Òmò IJebu alaare 😍😍 Ijebu - Ode, My hometown ❤️

[@ifeanyichukwuanowai9452]

The colours, the elegance, the cultural heritage >>>

[@Lifewithinioluwa]

This is so beautiful. ❤️

[@kittywhite8726]

Nice one.....Yoruba culture is still the best ❤🎉😂

[@chidimmachristopher3709]

If I wasn’t Nigerian I would have dragged and copy there culture with them and lie that my fore fathers do it too, let me see where you will see my ancestors to ask them questions 😅 Am Igbo but love Yorubas with passion ❤❤

[@ruleso]

We love you too bro!

[@omowunmioladunwo4029]

❤❤

[@sheygiya13]

I love how you showcased the weavers and the dyers. The real champions of the beautiful Yoruba attire that we wear and celebrate so much ❤.

[@The_Daferian_Xperience]

I'm Igbo but this looks and feels very wholesome. Nice one boss!🙌🏾

[@puremagik]

Super lovely. Proud to be yoruba. Super proud to be Nigerian 🇳🇬❤

[@Nolly_woodtv]

The Yoruba culture is beautiful

[@greatfreemandaniel2572]

This is beautiful to watch. Feels like poetry in video. Not sure I've watched a better video displaying Yoruba cultural excellence. Beautiful masterclass. Take your flowers Champ🎉🎉🎉

[@olaideolumide1246]

I'm proud to be Yoruba ❤❤❤

[@abiolakalejaiye]

I sight my aunty😍.....proudly ijebu🎉......Omo Yoruba everyday anyday❤

[@PatriciaSonia]

Because of you I've booked my first trip to the African continent. The first of many. Thank you for sharing.

[@esthersteve212]

Yoruba's know how to party 😊 This is beautiful. Saw a short clip on Instagram and ran here

[@hadizaaminu9864]

I love the African culture and heritage so much

[@Uzzlangified]

This is amazing! I am Igbo, but I am showing this to my oyinbo friends as a representation of our rich Nigerian culture 😊

[@seismicvertigo345]

Thanks :) Make sure you tell them its Yoruba 😊

[@childrentoys4537]

​@@seismicvertigo345🤔🙄SMH.

[@seismicvertigo345]

@@childrentoys4537 There something wrong with your eye?

[@childrentoys4537]

@@seismicvertigo345 Nothing wrong with my eye my dear. I am just "shaking my head" at you😊.

[@ibiyimikaige4814]

This is how Yoruba dress. Yoruba women are not supposed to be covered from head to toe in hijab or niqab. They are not Arabs. Preserve Yoruba culture and heritage.

[@ayanpojuayanyemi8659]

Proudly yoruba. Omo Onilu ❤❤

[@djmaxzoom3]

Proudly Yoruba 🇳🇬❤️

[@sherifabisiriyu9063]

SOO SOO BEAUTIFUL AFRICA IS BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤

[@olabisiedunjobi3386]

This is beautiful....The fabulousity of the Yoruba tribe is so apparent here. This is such a beautiful showcase of what it means to be Yoruba.....love it soooooooo much!!!!!

[@famusitimilehingideon6705]

Yoruba culture to the WORLD

[@NuelZirimSeph]

Ma fo 😎 i love Yoruba people bruhh🤌🏾

[@darmeyhassan845]

Yoruba Women and Pride, 5&6. I love it 🥰 Always in the shoulders plus the consistent comparing with other women and side eyes …A4 #yorubaNation #PRESTIGE #Culture

[@jamidesutv]

Pride wants to finish me. Our Yoruba brothers and sisters ATE!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@halimaatanda563]

ATE and left no crumbs!

[@oowotomiwa]

This is Everything!!! Proudly Ijebu! Omo Ijebu Awa ❤️ You did this ONE 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@user-zk9bv7mj3q]

Proud Yoruba i am omo Yoruba gidi i love to be Yoruba indeed ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@abisodun]

I didn't want this to end, I've always heard of ojude oba since i was little but tbis video definitely makes me want to attend. Such class, richness of culture, vibrancy and the details in this video omg. CNN needs to use this video 🎉🎉

[@mordimarvelous]

As a igbo girl I still love Yoruba ❣️

[@ruleso]

We love you too!

[@adebanjoadesewa5674]

Thank you jawe❤. We love you too

[@Yinskiiii]

So proud to be yoruba and Nigerian 🇳🇬

[@afuaangiee3777]

Amazing videography! So vibrant, love this 😍

[@ta7065]

Being Nigerian is awesome. The dressing, gracefulness at which they carry themselves, coordination, culture is incredible. Ijebu ękáre. Great video

[@mayowaworld7781]

This is too beautiful, I love my culture so much am a proud Yoruba man anywhere in this entire world.

[@Snappy2024A]

Omo this is lovely. like if you have watched more than one time.

[@midephilips]

So proud to be a Yoruba proud of my heritage and my culture ❤💯

[@LisaTonyking]

Proudly Nigerian, whether home or abroad, love it 🎉🎉🎉

[@chibaby800]

This gave me so much goosebumps and I’m not even Yoruba

[@aliyukabir7201]

That Chief Okeowo's entrance was majestic.Brilliant video,our culture is just breathtaking.

[@sunnni_]

This was absolutely beautiful. Not Nigerian but have nigerian friends. Love the beauty and culture

[@aeiou0123]

Which country r you from, my friend?

[@yetundeajitoni7603]

If I wasn’t Yoruba I’d be jealous , love it ❤

[@omowunmioladunwo4029]

Honestly 😂

[@ayokunnumioyeniran2201]

So proud to be Yoruba...man you killed it💯💯💯❤❤❤ Lagbaja>>>>

[@gigidawn2003]

I can't decide which attire is best because they all are beautiful men and women

[@realeniolaolabiyi]

I'm just smiling anyhow. As per say na Yoruba man i be 😂😂😂. Why this thing no de Netflix na😢 the quality is world class