Igogo Festival Odun Igogo | |
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![]() Oba (Dr.) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, the Olowo of Owo, during the 2020 festival | |
Status | Active |
Genre | Festivals |
Begins | September |
Ends | October |
Frequency | Annually |
Years active | 1601 AD – present |
Founder | Queen Oronsen |
Previous event | September 2020 |
Next event | September 2021 |
Area | Nigeria |
Leader | Olowo of Owo |
Organised by | People of Owo Kingdom |
Sponsor | Olowo of Owo, Ojomo Oluda, Owo Chiefs and Owo Sons and daughters |
The Igogo festival is a Yoruba festival held in Owo, Nigeria. It is held annually in September to honor Queen Oronsen, a mythical wife of Rerengejen.[1] During the festival, the incumbent Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III,[2] and high chiefs of Owo Kingdom dress like women with coral beads, beaded gowns and plaited hair.[3] The wearing of headgears and caps as well as the beating of drums and firing of guns are forbidden during the festival.[4]