Aje festival

aje festival

what you need to know about

aje festival.

The Aje Festival is a yearly celebration of culture and spirituality for the Yoruba people. It takes place in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, and is hosted by the Ooni of Ife. Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi CFR Ojaja II the 51st Ooni of Ife and supported by The 1st Iyalaje Oodua, Custodian of Wealth in the entire Yoruba Race and Eminent peace Ambassador.

What happens at the Aje Festival?

The Ooni, Iyalaje Oodua and others pay obeisance at Ike Aje

Prayers and symbolic rites are performed to attract wealth and abundance.

The festival reinforces Ile-Ife's status as the spiritual and cultural center of the Yoruba people.

When is the Aje Festival celebrated?

The Aje Festival is celebrated annually in Ile-Ife on a date selected by the Ooni Of Ife and supported by the Iyalaje Oodua.

Why is the Aje Festival important?

The Aje Festival is a significant cultural preservation and spiritual event for the Yoruba people.

It reinforces Ile-Ife's status as the spiritual and cultural center of the Yoruba people.

Who hosts the Aje Festival?

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi CFR Ojaja II and Ambassador Dr. Princess Toyin Kolade Iyalaje Oodua Iyalaje Oodua hosts the Aje Festival.