Here’s How Maltina Celebrated Culture and Connection at Ojude Oba

Here’s How Maltina Celebrated Culture and Connection at Ojude Oba

Over the years, Ojude Oba (i.e., “the king’s forecourt”) has made a name for itself as one of Nigeria’s most storied festivals, attracting both local and international attention for its elegantly dressed regberegbe age groups, proud indigenes decked in a range of coloured aso-oke, regal horse parades, and strong sense of community. This year’s edition was no different, thanks to Nigeria’s leading malt drink, Maltina. The brand showed up strong, …

Ojude Oba Festival: NOA Resists Desecration of Yoruba's Cultural Identity

By Oscar Okhifo The Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Aderogba Akanbi, has bemoaned the gradual intrusion of foreign culture into the much-cherished yoruba identity, which if allowed, will lead to a fall from its  enviable height worldwide. Speaking on the heels of a certain nude video of a young woman entertaining guests (now viral ) during the recent Ojude Oba annual festival in ijebu Ode, Ogun state, the Director in a rel…