…sets for colourful Iyan Challenge
The Elemure of Emure-Ekiti Kingdom, Oba Babatunde Ajiboye has thrown his weight behind the World Iyan Carnival, coming up on the 27th of next month in Ado Ekiti.
The Monarch endorsed the World Iyan carnival when the organisers of the programme, Prince Ade Ajayi and the Chairman Local Organising Committee of the event, Dr Sikiru Olowoyo paid a courtesy visit
This endorsement highlights the monarch’s support for cultural events and traditions in Emure-Ekiti Kingdom
As the Elemure of Emure-Ekiti, Oba Ajiboye brings significant cultural influence to the carnival, which is expected to draw participants and spectators from across Nigeria and beyond.
The Traditional ruler agreed that Iyan challenge would be celebrated in the town ahead of the celebration in Ado Ekiti pavilion on the 27th of December.
The event promises to showcase local cuisine, music, and dance, with the Iyan Challenge being a highlight.
The World Iyan Carnival aims to promote cultural exchange, tourism, and community development in Emure-Ekiti and Ekiti State as a whole. With Oba Ajiboye’s endorsement, the event is likely to attract significant attention and support.
On his own,coordinator of Emure Ekiti Iyan Challenge, Mr Dele Okunoye promised to ensure that the programme receive massive support from residents of Emure Ekiti and urged other stakeholders in the state to invest in the world class event.
In their reactions, Prince Ajayi and Dr Olowoyo called on others stakeholders to embrace world iyan carnival to promote the cultural heritage of Ekiti State.
