Olokun Festival Foundation
Promoting and Upholding Our Yoruba Tradition and Culture
Olokun Festival Foundation Promote the following cultures and Tradition on a yearly basis , enshrined in their annual programmes
OODUA FESTIVALS
Oduduwa is regarded as the legendary founder of the Yoruba people. According to Yoruba mythology, Oduduwa descended from the heavens on a chain with a rooster and a hen. Oduduwa is believed to have founded the city of Ife, which is regarded as the spiritual home of the Yoruba people.
OLUMO FESTIVALS
A massive outcrop of granite rock that towers above the city, the rock served as a natural fortress for the Egba people during the 19th century. It offered a great vantage point during the tribal wars and helped the locals win the wars. It is believed that the city of Abeokuta started from here and spread slowly.
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History of Ifa religion According to Yoruba mythology, Ifa oracle was founded by Orunmila in Ile-Ife (the city believed to be the source of the Yorubas – Orirun Ile Yoruba) after Orunmila had initiated himself and his students Aseda and Akoda.1 Jun 2021
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AJAGUNMALE FESTIVALS
It is said that Ajagunmalé was Olodumaré's praise singer. Thus he is called "Oluwo Ode Orun" (leader of Ifa priests in heaven) Every morning as the sun rises, Ajagunmalé praises Olodumaré for a full hour. This is symbolic of your need to do so too when you wake up in the morning.
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OSUN OSOGBO FESTIVALS
On the river-side, Yeye Osun the river goddess appeared from the water in front of Olutimehin and requested him to lead people to a special place (the present-day Osogbo town). The goddess promised to protect the group and bring them prosperity in return for an annual sacrifice to her.
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Okota river goddess who generations of Arigidi-Akoko has come to regard as the harbinger of goodwill as well as a major source of refuge during the pre-colonial wars that almost truncated the existence of the town. Okota goddess is a highly revered deity among the people of Arigidi-Akoko and has been credited with potent supernatural powers. Oral tradition has it that, while barren women were being provided with fruits of the womb, afflicted persons had received healing after tasting the water from the Okota river.
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OGUN FESTIVALS
He is the god of war and metals. In his earthly life Ogun is said to be the first king of Ife. When some of his subjects failed to show respect, Ogun killed them and ultimately himself with his own sword. He disappeared into the earth at a place called Ire-Ekiti, with the promise to help those who call on his name
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OYA FESTIVALS
In the Yoruba religion, Ọya was married three times, first to the warrior orisha Ogun, then Shango, and finally, another hunting and farming deity, Oko. Oya was traditionally worshipped in only the areas of Yorubaland once under the control and influence Oyo empire.
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Aje took its roots from Ile-Ife, being the traditional home of the Yoruba culture and tradition. Believed to be the custodian of economic activities, wealth and prosperity, came from the nooks and crannies of the country to celebrate the deity
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OBATALA FESTIVALS
Obatala is an orisha in the Yoruba religion that is believed to have been given the task to create the Earth but failed the task by being drunk on palm wine and was outperformed by his little brother Oduduwa. He was instead given the job of creating human beings
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ELEGBERA FESTIVALS
Elegbera, or Odara. He is the "divine messenger," central to the understanding of Yoruba religion and worldview,Esu Elegbara is a popular deity in Yoruba religion and worldview. There have however been gross misconceptions about its identity, while many people believe that it is the same as biblical Satan, others are of the view that it is one of the divinities in Yoruba tradition.
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Formation of this two words ẸGBẸ ỌRUN gave us deep meaning.
ẸGBẸ ỌRUN or heavenly mate is refered to as a group where we belong to before embarking on the journey of life, ẹgbẹ ọrun are our heavenly soulmate that we do interact with back then in heaven, this is our first family in heaven and most of us has deep relationship with this family that we can't do without them, even some of us still have this so deep interaction/connection with them in life (aiye).
OLOKUN OLOSA FESTIVALS
OLOKUN GODESS
Olokun is a prominent female figure in Yoruba cosmology. She is both a historical patron and a deity associated with wealth, prosperity, and abundance. Her name has been linked to the Atlantic Ocean as the Atlantic is called Okun in the Yoruba language. Okun metaphorically represents endlessness and abundance
Olokun (Yoruba: Olókun) is an orisha spirit in Yoruba religion. Olokun is believed to be the parent of Aje, the orisha of great wealth and of the bottom of the ocean. Olokun is revered as the ruler of all bodies of water and for the authority over other water deities. Olokun is highly praised for their ability to give great wealth, health, and prosperity to their followers
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