Traditional festival: Lagos community warns females to stay indoors May 16
According to Punch, the annual traditional 'Oro' festival in Ikorodu, Lagos State, is scheduled for May 16, 2024, and will take place both during the day and at night. This information was disclosed in a letter from the Ayangburen Palace, signed by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi. The letter, dated April 16, 2024, was addressed to the Medical Director of the Ikorodu General Hospital and was seen by PUNCH Online on Sunday.
The letter, titled 'Notification of Magbo (Oro) Festival 2024,' states: “This is to notify you of the above festival, which is slated for Thursday, May 16, 2024.
“According to tradition, all females are advised to remain in their respective homes and avoid moving around the town during the Oro festival.
“Please note that your organisation is affected by falling within the Oro traditional jurisdictions. You are hereby advised to adhere to the traditions of the town.”
The Oro festival is a significant event in the Yoruba tradition and is observed with great reverence in the community.