The 17-day celebration of Yorùbá culture and spirituality, backed by the Oyo State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, began today in Ibadan.
The Yemoja Ibadan Festival 2026 got under way today with a free medical outreach, the first event in a 17-day programme of culture, spirituality, celebration, music and tradition.
Organized by the Yemoja Ibadan Festival Organization in conjunction with the Oyo State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the festival is being held at Ile Aperin Gbodu, Bode Popoyemoja, Ibadan, and runs through October.
This year, as it as been since inception, the festival programme will include traditional music, dance, Yemoja worship, a New Yam celebration, cultural performances, carnival and entertainment, and cultural education.
According to the festival host, Iyalórìṣà Omítọ̀nàdé Ifáwemimo, one of the highlights of Yemoja Festival 2026 is the Ẹgbẹ́ Festival , which will come up on the 17th and 18th October 2026.This festival is an opportunity for us to learn and understand Ẹgbẹ́ (heavenly/astral mates) better. The festival among other highlights will feature discussions on:
* The origin of Ẹgbẹ́.
* How Ẹgbẹ́ came to be.
* The importance of Ẹgbẹ́ Oríkì.
* Correcting misconceptions and misinformation about Ẹgbẹ́.
* Understanding the true meaning and significance of Ẹgbẹ́.
* Exploring Ẹgbẹ́ from different perspectives.
Ifáwemimo believes Yemoja Festival 2026 will be “more than a festival.” it will a gathering for Yorùbá culture, spirituality, tradition, music, healing, prayers, community, family and friends, diaspora participation, heritage and tourism
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