Royal voices to speak on culture and development at 7th Omoluabi Festival

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  • Aare Oladotun Hassan, president of Yoruba Council Worldwide says the 7th World Omoluabi Day Festival will celebrate Yoruba culture, unity, and identity on Thursday, May 1
  • Hassan said the Ooni of Ife, Alaafin of Oyo, Alake of Egbaland, and other dignitaries will discuss regionalism, peace-building, and national development
  • According to him, the festival aims to promote Yoruba values, enhance security, education, health, and infrastructure

Yoruba leaders and royals to gather at Omoluabi Festival 2025 to discuss peace, unity, and national progress. Photo credit: Oladotun HassanSource: UGC”The Seventh Edition will, as usual, celebrate our culture, identity, and unity. We call on corporate organisations and multinationals to leverage this platform for partnerships and brand promotions while celebrating our heritage. This is not just an event; it is a rallying point for our collective progress as a people,” he said.To celebrate Yoruba culture and unity, the 7th Omoluabi Festival will bring leaders together for a greater future. Photo credit: @GboyegaOyetolaSource: TwitterOmoluabi festival as a catalyst for development “We believe that the security, education, health, and infrastructural development of the Yoruba people is paramount. We therefore urge our governors to join hands with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is the Chief Host of the event, in advancing the collective interest of the Yoruba race,” he noted.”The Omoluabi Day Festival is a reflection of the great wisdom bestowed upon the Yoruba people by God. It is a celebration of who we are a people of integrity, resilience, and unwavering dedication to excellence. This year’s event will be bigger, better, and more impactful”, he stated.Ooni of Ife to host prayers ahead of the festival “We expect every Yoruba person, both at home and abroad, to be part of this historic celebration. It is a time to reconnect with our roots, showcase our values, and reaffirm our commitment to the progress of our race,” he added. Ooni of Ife Reaffirms Ancestral Ties Between Yorubas, Igbos

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