Friday 19 May 2017

What do you know about Eyo?

Did you know that Eyo was a masquerade specifically for funeral rite!

Did you know that three main Orisa that were brought to lagos were Oniko, Ologede and Adimu (Adamu Orisa)!


Did you know that Adimu was the shortest of them all!

Did you know that Orisas traditionally have a camp at Oke Ipa a village beyond ikoyi across the lagoon close to iperu!

Did you know that the ethnic to which Eyo belong has become a subject matter but it is believed that Eyo was a masquerade from Oyo with a blend from Benin passing through Ijebu but non of these ancient town can lay claim to Eyo as theirs.

Did you know that the first Eyo festival was in honor of Oba Akintoye on February 20, 1854.

Did you know that Adamu orisa play can only be staged on the Island of central Lagos.

Did you that no Orisa will cross the lagoon with his face covered.

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