The Olojo Festival

 

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The Olojo Festival is an ancient cultural event in Ife, Osun state, dating back centuries in Yoruba history. 

At the festival, the Ooni (King) appears wearing the sacred Are crown after a 7-day seclusion of deep reflection and prayers for his people and the land. The festival, Olojo, meaning "the first day of the dawn," is held to commemorate Ogun, who, according to Yoruba mythology, is the god of iron and war, and son of Oduduwa, the father of the Yoruba people. 

It is held in October every year.