05/30/2026
OGEDENGBE FIESTA 2026 HOLDS JULY 29–31, CELEBRATING HERITAGE, LEGACY AND PEACE
The organisers of Ogedengbe Fiesta 2026 have announced the commencement of a three-day heritage and cultural celebration in honour of the legendary Yoruba war hero, statesman and nationalist, Ogedengbe Agbogungboro of Ijesaland.
The festival, themed “A Celebration of Heritage and Legacy,” is scheduled to hold from Wednesday, July 29 to Friday, July 31, 2026, across selected locations in Osun and Ekiti States.
The event also commemorates the 116th Ogedengbe Memorial Peace Festival, aimed at preserving Yoruba history, promoting cultural tourism and strengthening conversations around leadership, peacebuilding and governance.
Programme Highlights
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Journey to the Ancestral Roots
📍 Atorin Town, Atakunmosa East LGA, Osun State
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Historical Excursion
📍 1886 Kiriji Peace Treaty Site, Imesi-Ile, Osun State
📍 Ogedengbe Cave
📍 Ibu Latoosa Historical Site
📍 Yoruba Peace Treaty Grove
📍 Afe Babalola Gardens, Okemesi-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Friday, July 31, 2026
Ogedengbe Legacy Awards, Hall of Fame & Public Lecture
📍 Ilesa, Osun State
The event will feature a distinguished lecture in honour of Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, OFR, CON, Arole Fabunmi of Okemesi-Ekiti, alongside heritage tours, cultural activities and recognition of individuals contributing to leadership and societal development.
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM Daily
📞 Contact: Femi Alufa Esq — +234 901 841 4248
Ogedengbe Fiesta 2026 — Celebrating Heritage, Preserving Legacy.