The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has cautioned against blacklisting the African cultural heritage saying the culture and traditions of the African people especially Yoruba race remains the best in the world.

The Africa’s topmost monarch gave the warning on Sunday during the celebration of Osara annual festival, in Ile-Ife.

He frowned at the ignorance of those who mistake cultural celebration for idol worshiping, saying that it’s only a way of is edifying God, for all rituals go to the Almighty God who remains the only God of gods.

According to him, Ile-Ife is a land of mysteries which should be adequately acknowledged, saying that is why these festivals are being rejuvenated and showcased to the world in appreciation to the goodness of God with a view to profitably enhancing the continent’s socio-economic development through tourism.

The royal father explained that one essential thing God created for human sustainability is water, saying that OSARA was a deity that has relevance with Lagoon in Lagos state. He reaffirmed that water is an indispensable companion needed by everyone to function as a human being.

According to him, Osara is called “OSA” in Lagos which is known as Lagoon with its source at Ile-Ife, the cradle of Yoruba, stating that whatever happens inside Osara River in Ile-Ife will reflect in the Lagoon and it will be notified from the source.

He therefore called on all and sundry to cherish the culture, tradition and heritage, inherited from our ancestors for the benefit of mankind and other generations coming.

Meanwhile, Mrs Phoenix Savage, the Yeye Olomo Osara who came from Missisipi, USA, lauded Ooni Ogunwusi for promoting Yoruba tradition and cultural heritage.

“I came to Ile-Ife for Osara festival from Mississippi in America so as to play my role as Chief Priest in US. I urge all to support the efforts of Oba Ogunwusi in promoting the Yoruba culture.” Phoenix Savage said.