Categories: Entertainment

VIDEO: Masquerade Defies Flames At Ojude Oba Festival

As thousands gather for the Ojude-Oba festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State part of the spectacles was a performance from a masquerade known as Danafojura.

The masquerade pulled a fire stunt to the amazement of the people at the festival.

The Ojude-Oba festival was held two-days after Eid-el-Kabir. The annual event which has been in existence for over 100 years boasts of rich cultural display and epic fashion.

This year’s edition held on August 13 and the Danafojura masquerade was brought to the festival by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi as part of the celebrations at the event.

Ronke Sanya Idowu

Disqus Comments Loading...
Share
Published by
Ronke Sanya Idowu

Recent Posts

Nollywood Actor Junior Pope Dies In Boat Accident

It was gathered that the actor died on Wednesday afternoon during a boat trip for…

52 mins ago

UK Police Arrest Five After Protesters Target Defence Ministry

The incidents come amid debate in Britain over the acceptable limits of public demonstrations, with…

1 hour ago

Some Suspects In Omala Killings Arrested – Governor Ododo

Last week Thursday, suspected herdsmen were said to have attacked a community Agojeju-Odo, killing about…

1 hour ago

In First, World Athletics To Pay Prize Money For Olympic Golds

Gold medal winners in each of the 48 athletics events in Paris will receive $50,000…

1 hour ago

Bayern’s Gnabry Sidelined With Hamstring Strain

Gnabry, who scored a goal in Tuesday's 2-2 draw in London, "suffered a muscle strain…

1 hour ago

UN Calls For More Investment To Protect Oceans

The UN warned oceans were "suffocating", with new temperature records being set regularly.

1 hour ago