Nikie Dolls Introduces Crochet Designs Celebrating Africa’s Rich Heritage

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1 year ago

August 9, 2025

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Nikie Dolls celebrate African culture with brown-skinned crochet creations, inspiring pride, creativity, and heritage appreciation in children worldwide

Nikie Dolls are transforming how children connect with their heritage, one beautifully crafted doll at a time.

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Created by Yeye Adesola’s World, these brown-skinned dolls are dressed in exquisite crochet outfits paired with vibrant African fabrics like Ankara, Adire, and Kente

The collection is named after the mother of brand owner Yeyeoba Adesola Oyinloye-Ndu, honoring both family legacy and African traditions.

More than just toys, Nikie Dolls come with educational materials, crochet patterns, and scripts that teach children about African customs, modesty, and the joy of cultural expression.

Designed for ages 5 to 17—and doll lovers of all ages—the dolls encourage pride in African complexion, support local artisans, and foster creativity.

Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or keepsakes, Nikie Dolls aim to inspire cultural pride both in Nigeria and abroad.

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Find more at Instagram’s @yeye\_adesola’s\_world and [www.seeitbeitoys.com](http://www.seeitbeitoys.com).

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

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2 weeks 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.