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Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Celebrates Odemo-elect’s Rise

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1 year ago

September 11, 2025

Aare Adetola Emmanuelking felicitates Odemo-elect of Isara, praising his wisdom and pledging support for a reign of unity, peace, and progress

Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Felicitates Odemo-elect of Isara in a heartwarming show of unity and cultural pride that marks a powerful new chapter in Remoland’s history.

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In a symbolic and deeply respectful visit, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Otun Asiwaju of Remoland and Chairman/CEO of Adron Group, extended his congratulations to Bashorun Oluwole Ogunbayo, recently named the 38th Odemo of Isara.

Describing the monarch-in-waiting’s emergence as a “divine orchestration,” Aare Adetola Emmanuelking praised the Odemo-elect’s humility, foresight, and character.

He expressed confidence that the new reign would usher in a golden era of peace, unity, and community advancement for Isara.

He stated, “Your emergence is not only timely but destined. The people of Isara are fortunate to have a leader whose life reflects wisdom, strength, and deep cultural values. I fully support your noble vision for the town.”

The Aare Adetola Emmanuelking felicitates Odemo-elect story underscores not only his friendship with the new monarch but also his commitment to the values of traditional leadership, development, and heritage preservation in Yoruba land.

In response, the Odemo-elect expressed sincere gratitude for the gesture. He commended Aare Emmanuelking for his steadfast contributions to Remoland and praised Adron Group’s ongoing efforts in community building.

This meeting serves as more than a courtesy call. It is a reflection of mutual respect and shared hopes for a thriving Isara-Remo.

The moment also reinforces the Otun Asiwaju’s place as a bridge between business, tradition, and grassroots leadership.

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Through such engagements, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking continues to demonstrate not just ceremonial respect, but an authentic and active role in fostering growth and cultural pride across Remoland.

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Oluna’s Ifa Festival Draws Pasuma, Malaika to Owode Egba

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3 days ago

November 2, 2026

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Oluna Ifa Festival 2026 brought Pasuma, Malaika, Ibrahim Chatta and other celebrities to Owode Egba for a two-day cultural celebration

Owode Egba in Ogun State became a centre of cultural celebration on October 30 and 31, 2026, as the families of High Chief Ayoola Adeyi Olaifa, the Olu Nla, also known as Oluna of Owode Egbaland, hosted a two-day Ifa Festival featuring prominent Fuji musicians, Nollywood personalities and traditional rulers.

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The event, tagged Ifa Festival ’26, was organised around the theme of heritage, music and community, bringing together residents, visitors and entertainment personalities for two days of cultural activities and live performances.

The first day of the celebration took place at Olunla Villa, Balogun Quarters, Owode Egba, with Fuji musician Sulaimon Alao Malaika leading the entertainment.

He was joined by Alhaji Saheed Bamidele, popularly known as Ife Arawe, guest artiste Olariiki and Awise Mass Kenny, also known as Eyinju Oganla.

Activities continued on Saturday, October 31, at All Saint School 1, Owode Egba, with a bigger entertainment line-up led by Fuji star Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, popularly known as Oganla.

Other performers included Segun Johnson and T.I Blaze, while Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta was scheduled to make a special appearance.

Yemi Olade and Kukoyi Adedoyin served as masters of ceremonies for the second day’s programme.

The festival also featured a strong traditional and royal presence. Oba Kolawole Arewa Sowemimo, the Gbadewolu 1 and Olu of Owode Egbaland, was named Royal Father of the Day, while Chief Otunba Michael Oluwole Soretire chaired the occasion.

The gathering brought together traditional leadership and contemporary entertainment, highlighting the role of cultural festivals in celebrating community identity and connecting different generations.

With Fuji performances, celebrity appearances and the presence of traditional rulers, Ifa Festival ’26 provided a platform for residents and visitors to celebrate the heritage and communal spirit of Owode Egbaland.

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The organisers described the event as an opportunity to celebrate culture, tradition and the identity of the community, placing Owode Egba’s cultural heritage at the centre of the two-day gathering.