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Olubadan declares Sarkin Sasa title unofficial under Ibadan Chieftaincy law

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1 year ago

April 9, 2025

lubadan declares the Sarkin Sasa title unrecognised under Ibadan Chieftaincy Law, reaffirming the authority of the Baale of Sasa land

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), has officially declared that the title of Sarkin Sasa is not recognised under the Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law, affirming that it holds no official status within the region.

This declaration was made by the Olubadan-in-Council during a meeting at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, on Monday. In a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan, Chief Olugbemiga Ayoade, the Council confirmed that the law recognises only the Baale of Sasa land in Akinyele Local Government Area and not any other titleholder.

“The individual recognised as the Baale of Sasa land is Chief Akinade Ajani Amusa, who remains the accredited representative of the Olubadan of Ibadanland,” the statement noted.

The Olubadan also made it clear that anyone residing in Sasa land is under the authority of Chief Amusa. “It is important to show respect to Chief Amusa as the Baale of Sasa land. Any disobedience to his authority will be considered an affront to the Olubadan stool and will incur serious sanctions,” the monarch warned.

This declaration follows an incident during the 8th-day Fidau prayer for the late Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Kastina on March 8, 2025, when the ceremony in Sasa unexpectedly turned into a turbaning event for the late Kastina’s son, Ciroma, as the new Sarkin Sasa—without the Olubadan’s approval.

The Olubadan’s statement serves to reaffirm his leadership and control over the traditional authority in Ibadan, specifically in the Sasa area, and to maintain the integrity of the Ibadan chieftaincy system.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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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.”