Eyo Festival Returns After Eight-Year Break

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 23:16:39 +0000

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Lagos Island 2025: Comes Alive
Lagos Island burst into colour and tradition as the Eyo Festival 2025, also known as the Adamu Orisa Play, returned after an eight-year pause, drawing large crowds from across the city. The historic celebration, held on Lagos Island, paid tribute to four iconic figures whose legacies have shaped modern Lagos — Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, Lateef Jakande, Mobolaji Johnson, and Michael Otedola. Tall, white-clad Eyo masquerades moved through the streets in grand procession, their colourful hats symbolising lineage and group identity, while spectators observed age-long customs of respect. News Central correspondent Victor Mbadike reports from the heart of the festival, capturing the atmosphere, meaning, and cultural depth behind one of Lagos’ most revered traditions. Watch for complete coverage and insights.
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