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The Alararomi of Araromi-Ekiti in Ijero local Government, Oba Babalola Adebomi Babatunde has conferred the chieftaincy titles of Aare Bobagunwa and Yeye Aare Bobagunwa of Araromi-Ekiti on Mr Akinmakinde Owoseni and his wife. The conferment of the chieftaincy title took place at the ancient palace of Alararomi. Oba Babalola decorated the newly installed chiefs and subsequently presented them with the paraphernalia of office. We don’t just confer chieftaincy titles lightly or without merit. Mr & Mrs Owoseni’s impressive track records clearly justifies the honor, moreover, recognizing individuals who have distinguished themselves in their chosen professions and made significant contributions to the society will not only encourage the recipients to continue their impactful efforts but also serves as a source of inspiration for others to strive for excellence and community development” Oba Babalola offered heartfelt prayers for the newly installed chiefs, invoking blessings of wisdom, s...

The Ekiti-State Bureau of Tourism Development has announced its impending legal crackdown on all hotels, restaurants, lounges, apartments, and other hospitality ventures operating illegally within the state.  In a release signed by Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre, Director General, Bureau of Tourism Development and made available to the press , this decisive action aims to enhance security, safeguard tourists' well-being, protect customers and hospitality investors in the state  According to the release , this development follows a recent meeting between the Ekiti State Hoteliers Association, led by Hon. Akin Abimbola, and the Bureau of Tourism Development, headed by General Manager Barrister Babasoji Awe.  The meeting highlighted significant concerns regarding hospitality outfits that show flagrant disregard for legal operating requirements in the state. "Some of these hotels are neither known to the law nor to the Association," Barrister Awe stated.     He furt...

Call for Registration: Dress Fela Fashion Competition – Felabration 2025. Organizers of Felabration 2025 invite designers, couturiers, tailors and fashionistas to register for Dress Fela Fashion Competition, opening June 1 and closing July 15. Felabration on its 25th edition this year is themed “SHAKARA”, Fela’s 1972 album. The participants are required to unleash their creativity by interpreting the maestro’s timeless Afrocentric style in fresh, bold, and contemporary designs. Finalists will showcase their designs at the iconic Dress Fela Runway Show at Felabration Week this October. Prizes 1st Prize: ₦1,000,000 2nd Prize: ₦500,000 3rd Prize: ₦250,000 Participants will compete in five dynamic categories: *Fela as a Woman What if Fela were female? Reimagine his iconic look with a feminine twist while retaining his fearless Afrobeat spirit. *Fela in the Past Designs inspired by Fela’s original fashion era — the 1970s and 80s Lagos Afrobeat scene, from bold prints to traditional robes an...

Meet Prince Adebayo Ademiluyi, the Senior Special Assistant on Tourism to His Excellency, Sen. Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke the Executive Governor of Osun State.  Prince Ademiluyi has a proven track record of developing investment portfolios, he’s a force to be reckoned with in the tech, investment, tourism and culture, hospitality and finance industries.  Prince Ademiluyi's insights and strategies is shaping the culture and tourism landscape in Osun. It’s an honor to introduce someone whose dedication and expertise have consistently pushed boundaries and set new standards.

Ekiti is an unrivaled home of cultural tourism. Another testimony to that was seen on Day 1 of the annual Oke-Igeti Heritage Festival and Pilgrimage, a 9-day spiritual pilgrimage event that draws participants from across the country and beyond.  The air was alive with the rhythmic echoes of traditional drums and the deafening boom of ceremonial gunshots, signaling the beginning of a sacred and festive journey. Colorful displays of traditional attires, age-old rituals, and cultural performances transformed the serene landscape of Ijelu-Ekiti and Ire-Ekiti into a vibrant celebration of identity, spirituality, and community.  Ijelu and Ire are places scheduled to be visited first during the annual pilgrimage. This according to the Ifa and Orisa faithfuls is symbolic of the leading roles played by Esu Laaroye and Ogun Lakaaye among all the ancestral deities almost all of whom were citizens of Ekiti land during their earthly sojourn.  Elders, youth, and visitors alike gathered...

The Ekiti Biodiversity Survey Project recently marked a significant milestone with a prize presentation ceremony held at the palace of the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti on April 2. The event honored the highest number of observations on the iNaturalist app, a platform dedicated to promoting biodiversity in Ekiti State. Key Highlights from the Event: -Prize Presentation: The Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, HRM Oba Samuel Adejinmi Adu presented the publication "The Last Ice" as a prize, while Mr. Olatilu Oluwabunmi, Co-Founder of Green to Abundant Development & Empowerment Foundation (GADEF), presented a branded t-shirt to the winner, Mr. Ajayi Shadrach AKA Akata, who made the highest number of observations on the iNaturalist platform for Ikere Community. -Indigenous Trees Seedling Gift: Dr. Babajide Agboola, the project's initiator, presented over 20 indigenous tree seedlings donated by Green to Abundant Development & Empowerment Foundation (GADEF) to be planted in the Olosunta commu...