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As Iba Gani Adams, Olowu restate commitment to cultural promotion The Lagos State Government, Akran of Badagry, Oba De-Wheno Aholu Toyi 1 and prominent diaspora organizations on Tuesday endorsed Olokun World Festival as a major cultural fiesta in Lagos state. The endorsements was made at the grand finale of the 2024 edition of Olokun Festival held in Badagry, in recognition of the foundation’s efforts at sustaining the festival in the last 22 years. The annual festival, according to the organizers, attracted over 50,000 participants,with 50 monarchs in attendance from Republic of Benin, Badagry and other parts of the southwest.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) Council for Arts and Culture, Mr. Idowu Johnson, who stood in for the Lagos State commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson, said it is interesting to note that the Olokun Festival Foundation(OFF) has been sustaining the celebration of the annual festival now for 22 years, adding that the best is to support the foundation by making it a World Festival with global appeal.
“Though,Osun Osogbo festival is celebrated in Osun state,it is very much recognized by UNESCO. “But we are part of the success story of Osun Osogbo,but today, we are celebrating Olokun Festival’s consistent efforts in promoting the cultural fiesta for 22 years. And that is why we are endorsing the fiesta as Olokun World Festival, as part of the efforts of the Lagos State government to promote cultu.