Events

New Regberegbe Group, Egbe Bobasete, Debuts in Ijebuland Ahead of Ojude Oba Festival

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2 years ago

June 17, 2024

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, a new Regberegbe (Age Grade Group) was birthed in Ijebuland ahead of the highly anticipated and glamorous annual Ojude Oba festival.

Egbe Bobasete received official recognition and royal blessings from the Awujale of Ijebuland, Ọba Sikiru Kayọde Adetọna, Ogbagba II, during a ceremony held at his palace.

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This group comprises individuals born between 1986 and 1988.

The male faction of the group is named Egbe Bobasete Omooba Okunrin Akile Ijebu, while the female counterpart is known as Egbe Bobasete Omooba Obinrin Akile Ijebu.

The male leadership includes notable figures such as Ogbeni Ramoni Bakare and Aare Egbe, Ogbeni Durojaiye Olayinka.

Other key members include:

Apagun Egbe: Ogbeni Adekunle Adeniyi
Akinrogun Egbe: Ogbeni Philips Awojirin
Mayegun Egbe: Ogbeni Eniola Afolajimi Awoyemi
Agbaakin Egbe: Ogbeni Abiola Oropo
Obalofin Egbe: Ogbeni Fagbamila Adegboyega
Bashorun Egbe: Ogbeni Adewale Odusegun

The grand patron of the group is Gunwa Olanrewaju Mabawonku FCAI ANIVS ESV, the CEO of Lagos Skyline and Waterfront Development Company and a director of Probity and Company Nigeria Limited.

He also holds the title of Agbaakin of the glamorous Egbe Bobagunwa Okunrin Akile Ijebu.

The grand matron is Olori Adenike Adetutu Aderemi, CEO of O-Semilore Textile and Palm Oil, who holds the title of Yeye Oge Egbe Arobayo Obinrin Akile Ijebu.

The adviser for Egbe Bobasete Omooba Okunrin is Fesójoye Egbe Obaneye Okunrin Akile Ijebu, Alhaji Yusuf Oduwole, CEO of Allison Building Service.

Hon. Samod Opemipo Balogun, a public servant and majority leader of the Ijebu Ode legislative arm, serves as the Giwa Egbe.

The group’s leadership also includes:

Otun Giwa: Alhaji Nurudeen Bakare
Eta Giwa: Omooba Moshood Abiola Koletowo
Balogun Egbe: Hon. Lukman Ejalonibu, a reputable politician and farmer

The addition of Egbe Bobasete Omooba Okunrin Akile Ijebu promises to elevate this year’s Ojude Oba festival, which will take place tomorrow, to new heights, exceeding the expectations of many attendees.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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6 days 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.”