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Jaginrin Selection in Ijebu Ode Declared Inconclusive

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10 months ago

November 20, 2025

Ijebu Ode chieftaincy committee declares Jaginrin selection inconclusive, citing adherence to rotational customs and tradition in crowning the new Awujale

Contrary to reports that a new Jaginrin of Ijebu Ode has been chosen, the chairman of the screening and selection committee, Barrister Hakeem Dele, has clarified that the process remains inconclusive.

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Speaking on the matter, Dele explained that some committee members disregarded established written documents and rules governing the selection of the new Jaginrin, prompting the committee to seek intervention from relevant quarters to prevent the swearing-in of an ineligible candidate.

“The title is highly revered in Ijebu Ode, and its bearer plays a central role in the coronation of a new Awujale. The process begins and ends with the Oloja Ejinrin chieftaincy family,” Dele said.

He warned individuals parading themselves as the new Jaginrin to desist, emphasizing that the stool must be properly filled before the installation of a new Awujale.

Traditionally, succession to the Jaginrin title follows a rotational order among the seven ruling houses. The last Jaginrin, Chief Francis Ladejobi, who crowned the late Awujale Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, hailed from the Olubamowo branch.

By rotation, the next turn belongs to the Otuboyejo branch, which declined to present a candidate, moving the rotation to the Adejako branch.

Prince Gbenga Fetuga, a member of the screening committee, added that written documents specify that male candidates must be offered the position before female lineages.

He noted that the last three Jaginrins came from the female side, making another female claim irregular.

“The last three Jaginrins actually came from the female side. It is an aberration for a female line to now be laying claim to the title again,” Fetuga said.

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The committee has indicated that if the rotational rules are not respected, it may be compelled to seek judicial intervention to ensure the integrity of the process.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

Published

2 weeks ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”