…Wednesday, August 20, as a work-free day in Lagos State in celebration of the 2025 Isese Day.The Lagos government explained that the holiday was part of the governor's commitment to upholding the cultural values and heritage of the indigenous people.According to a circular, the governor urged account officers in every…
…officers from arresting Abdulazeez Adegbola, better known as Tani Olohun, an advocate of Isese, the indigenous Yoruba faith, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Videos circulating online and posted on Tani Olohun’s Facebook page showed a scuffle as the officers attempted to take the Isese adherent away, with him resisting the arrest…
Nollywood actress Sotayo Gaga made a grand appearance at the Isese Day 2026 festival in LagosContent creator Farulee also joined the colourful celebration of Yoruba culture and indigenous traditionsFarulee's presence also stirred reactions from some of his fans and followers onlinePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our n…
…State Government declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a public holiday to mark the annual Isese Day celebrationThe declaration follows a 2023 resolution by the Ogun State House of Assembly and approval by Governor Dapo AbiodunThe government called on residents to celebrate peacefully and respect the beliefs and practice…
…four Nigerian states that have the practice of declaring public holiday to observe the Isese Day, a period fixed for AugustPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public aff…
…Christians and Muslims in Yorubaland have, without realising it, adopted elements of Isese, the Yoruba indigenous religion, into their worship styles and music. Ajibade, whose research interests include religion in Yoruba drama and traditional practices such as the Sango cult, spoke in an interview with Yoruba Gidi TV…
…situations where people misunderstood my beliefs. Some people have misconceptions about Isese and traditional practices, and sometimes I have to educate them about what it truly represents. It can slow down business conversations occasionally, but I believe knowledge helps people overcome misconceptions. What makes bus…