Monday 9 September 2013

Osun Osogbo Festival

a cap seller,this caps are native caps,made with different materials called etu,soyan,etc

a performer at the ataoja of osogbo palace

this is a game called the wimpling game,the round objects,are thrown to catch the wares ranging from biscuits to noodles and rum

Ina oloojumerindiloogun(16 lamps) this ritual is done 9days to the grand finale,people gather round the lamp to make prayers





this drum called ''Gudugudu'' is referred to as the father of drums




Prof.Wande Abimbola




The Late Susan Wenger's residence before her demise

the Arugba shortly before she bears the sacred calabash


people come from different part of the world in honour of the osun festival,they pray at the bank of the river believing the osun goddess would answer their prayers and grant their request



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