Welcome to:
Iwude Ijesa 2025: Celebrating Unity, Culture, and Heritage in the Heart of Ijesaland.
Date: Sunday, December 21 at Ilesa Grammar School Sports field
Iwude Ijesa 2025 — The Pride of Ijesaland
Preserving Our Heritage, Inspiring the Future
Iwude Ijesa is the grand annual festival that unites all Ijesa sons and daughters, both at home and abroad. It celebrates our shared heritage, honors the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, and strengthens the cultural spirit of our people.
IJESA UNITY CARNIVAL 2025 PROGRAMMES AND EVENTS
JUMAT PRAYER: This is an Islamic religious exercise used in thanking the Almighty Allah in anticipation of a successful hosting and organization of the Carnival. This is usually done in the week that precedes the Carnival. The participants are: The Royal Father of the hosting town and its environ, members of Iwude Ijesa Planning Committee and the Representatives of the various groups.
SPECIAL CHURCH THANKSGIVING SERVICE: This is a Christian Thanksgiving Service held in a selected church on a Sunday preceding the Carnival. The attendees are: The Royal Father of the hosting town and its environ, members of Iwude Ijesa Planning Committee and the Representatives of the various participating group.
AYO OLOPON COMPETITION: This is one of the indigenous games of Ijesaland. It is played amidst funfair and celebration of Ijesa culture, food, drinks and music. It attracts contestants from all the six Local Government Areas of Ijesaland with mouth-watering prizes to the winners of various categories.
CULTURAL / AWARD DAY: Cultural day ceremony is a celebration of cultural diversity, often involving various activities to showcase and appreciate different traditions, customs and heritage across Ijesaland. It’s a day for people to come together, learn about each other’s cultures, and to foster a sense of unity and understanding in Ijesaland. The cultural day activities entail beauty pageant, display of traditional attires, exhibition of different arts and crafts, traditional food cuisine, cultural dance competition and performance by Adamo groups.
GRAND FINALE: Ijesa Unity Carnival is a home coming event for Ijesa sons and daughters at the end of every year. It is customarily held on Sundays before every Christmas. The Grand Finale is the event that climax the one week-long event activities which include Parade by the various groups, homage paying to the Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, exhibition of arts and crafts, fashion parade, cultural dance and lots more. This is for the citizens of Ijesaland to pay homage to Kabiyesi as a way of showing respect to their king. The Kabiyesi in return will pray for his children and the growth and development of Ijesaland.
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List of all registered clubs, groups, societies and families across Ijesaland
- The Roots Club of Ijesaland
- Ilesa Social Elites Club
- Ijesa Felates Club
- Radiant Club of Ijesaland
- Ijesa Sports Club
- Obalonile Solidarity Club
- Council of Ijesa Societies, Lagos
- Obokun Social Executive Klub
- Egbe Bobasola Obinrin Adimula Ijesaland
- Egbe Bobaseye Okunrin Adimula Ijesaland
- Egbe Bobaseye Obinrin Adimula Ijesaland
- Egbe Bobagunwa Okunrin Adimula Ijesaland
- Ijesa Progressive Council
- Egbe Atunluse of Ijesaland
- Egbe Igbalode Ile – Ijesa
- Diamond Club of Ijesaland
- Egbe Bobakeye Obinrin Diamond
- Egbe Omo Obokun of Ijesaland – Maryland Chapter
- Egbe Yeye Gbobaluyi Adimula Ijesaland
- Egbe Bobakeye Okunrin Adimula Ijesaland
- Egbe Bobakeye Obinrin Adimula Ijesaland
- Egbe Bobasola Okunrin Adimula Ijesaland
- Egbe Bobasewa Adimula Ijesaland
- Egbe Tobalase Adimula Ijesaland
- Ogedengbe Descendants Association
- Egbe Arobayo Obinrin Adimula Ijesaland
- Ewa – Ijesha Progressive Ladies
- Egbe Arobayo Okunrin Adimula
- Egbe Bobadara Okunrin Ijesa
- National Council of Egbe Omo Obokun North America / Canada
- Egbe Bobagunwa Obinrin Adimula Ijesaland
- Egbe Bobamayegun Obinrin Adimula Ijesaland
- Egbe Bisileko
- Egbe Ajaloleru Oba Adimula
- National Council of Egbe Omo Obokun OAUTHC
- Egbe Bowagunwa Okunrin Adimula Ijesaland
- Famoyin Ofokutu Royal Family
- Fariogun Fajemisin Dynasty
- Loosi Odo Esira Family
- Haastrup Ajimoko Family
- Ijesa People in Benin Republic
- Ijesa hairdressers Association
- Egbe Asoju Oba Adimula of Ijesaland
- Egbe Bobajoko Okunrin and Obinrin
- Egbe Asoju Owa Obinrin
- Elegant Sisters Club
- Ijesa Cedar Klub
- Ijesa Progressive Union, Kano
- Association of Professional Traditional Wedding Engagement Coordinators of Nigeria
- Egbe Bobaselu Obinrin Adimula of Ijesland
- Wura Owa Obinrin Adimula
- Nigerian Institute of Information and records Management of Nigeria
- Egbe Bobahunte Obinrin Adimula
- Egbe Ajiroba Adimula Ijesaland
- Egbe Ewa Oba Adimula of Ijesaland
- The Trailblazers Club
- Egbe Tiwaloba Adimula Platinum Ijesaland
- Egbe Obaloro Dynasty of Ijesaland
- Ijesa Social City Club
- BFAM Social Club
- Egbe Bobagbimo
- Egbe Yeye Asiwaju Adimula Ile Ijesa
- Egbe Gbobaluyi Okunrin Adimula Ijesaland
- Egbe Ajiroba Obinrin Adimula Ijesaland
- Harmony Progressive Club
- Egbe Bobasayo Sisters
- Egbe Tiwalade Obinrin Adimula of Ijesaland
- Egbe Amunidara Ile Ijesa
- The Senate Club of Ijesaland
- Egbe Tiwaloba Okunrin Adimula of Ijesaland
- Egbe Omoluabi Ijesa Sons and Daughters, Lagos Branch (EOISADLB)
- Beer Seller Association
- Ijesa Oasis Club
- Ijesa Patriotic Klub
- High Odofin of Ijesaland
- Club 45 of Ijesaland
- Osue Fafowora Dynasty
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IWUDE IJESA 2025 PLANNING COMMITTEE
CHIEF AFOLABI IGBAROOLA
CHAIRMAN
ALAGBA WALE IDOWU
VICE CHAIRMAN
CHIEF (MRS) YEMISI ARIYIBI
TREASURER
Prince Isaac Haastrup
Committee Member
Mr Oladimeji Lasore
Committee Member
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Committee Member
Mrs Oluwabunmi Ogunniyi, AMNIM
Administrative Officer
Mineral Resources in Ijesa Land
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Ijesa land, located in the southwestern part of Nigeria within Osun State, is richly endowed with a variety of mineral resources that contribute significantly to both local and national economies. The region is particularly known for its gold deposits, which have attracted both artisanal and commercial mining activities over the years. In recent times, Ilesa and its surrounding communities have witnessed a surge in gold exploration, making the area a key hub for Nigeria’s solid minerals development.
Beyond gold, Ijesa land also contains other valuable minerals such as quartz, feldspar, talc, and granite. These resources have potential uses in industries ranging from construction to manufacturing. The abundance of these natural endowments, if properly managed, can drive economic growth, create jobs, and enhance infrastructure development in the region.
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However, the exploitation of these minerals also raises concerns about environmental sustainability, land degradation, and the need for community-inclusive development strategies. With proper regulation and investment in sustainable mining practices, Ijesa land has the potential to become a model for resource-based development in Nigeria.
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Celebrates our shared heritage, honors the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, and strengthens the cultural spirit of our people.
Iwude Ijesa 2025
- Cultural displays: The multi-day celebration features elaborate parades, traditional dances, and cultural troupes showcasing the rich heritage of the Ijesa people.
- Unity and homecoming: It serves as a rallying point for all Ijesa people, at home and in the diaspora, to reconnect with their roots. People appear in their best traditional attire, including matching “Aso Ebi” fabrics.
- Royal procession: A grand procession is led by the Owa Obokun, who rides a royal chariot and offers prayers and blessings at various traditional courtyards. He is accompanied by his palace chiefs, guards, and dignitaries.
- Civic reception and carnival: The festivities often culminate in a carnival and a civic reception, where different age groups and clubs pay homage to the paramount ruler.
- Deity worship: The festival has historical ties to the worship of the Yoruba deity Ogun. While a modern socio-cultural event, it maintains reverence for ancestral practices.
HRM Oba Adesuyi Haastrup
Owa Obokun of Ijesha land
HRM Oba Adesuyi Haastrup
Owa Obokun of Ijesha land
HRM Oba Adesuyi Haastrup
Owa Obokun of Ijesha land
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What Sons and Daughters says
Testimonials
Businessman, Lagos
Chief Oladipo Adeyemi
“Iwude Ijesa is more than a festival; it is the heartbeat of our identity. Every December, I return home to reconnect with my roots and pay homage to our traditions. Seeing thousands of Ijesa people united under one banner of peace and culture reminds me that our heritage is truly priceless.”
Serial Entrepreneur in Lagos
Comrade Aluko Ayoola.O
I grew up attending Iwude Ijesa before moving to Lagos, and it was a great feeling to return home last year to celebrate once again. The Iwude Ijesa Unity Carnival 2024 was a truly memorable experience, I felt honored and proud to reconnect with my roots, celebrate our rich heritage, and witness the beauty of unity in my hometown. Through Iwude 2024, I met many wonderful people who have now become family and business associates.
Youth Leader, Ilesa
Prince Akinola Olayinka
“For us, the younger generation, Iwude Ijesa is an inspiration. It teaches us that our culture is not something to be forgotten, but celebrated. Every year, I volunteer during the festival, and it fills me with joy to see how our traditions continue to thrive.”
Medical Doctor, United States
Dr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Ogunseye
“Whenever I attend Iwude Ijesa, I feel an overwhelming sense of belonging. The music, the dances, the warm hospitality — it all reminds me of the beauty of being Ijesa. It’s a moment of reconnection with my ancestors and a time to give back to the community that raised me.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Iwude Ijesa is the grand annual cultural festival of the Ijesa people, celebrating unity, peace, and heritage under the leadership of the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland. It brings together sons and daughters of Ijesa from across the world to honor our history, traditions, and royal institution.
The 2025 Iwude Ijesa Festival will hold in Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria, with activities scheduled throughout December 2025. The main celebration takes place at the Owa’s Palace and key cultural venues across Ijesaland.
(Exact date will be officially announced on this website and our social media platforms.)
The festival is open to everyone — indigenes, residents, tourists, and culture enthusiasts. Whether you are an Ijesa son or daughter or simply interested in Yoruba culture, you are warmly welcome to participate in the celebrations.
Yes. Visitors can choose from a range of hotels, guest houses, and lodges in Ilesa and nearby towns. Our “Visitor Information” page provides directions, travel tips, and recommended accommodation options to make your trip convenient and memorable.
You can participate as a volunteer, sponsor, or partner. Donations are also welcome to support cultural preservation and community development projects. Visit the “Get Involved” or “Donate” page for details on how to join hands in making Iwude Ijesa 2025 a success.