Masqueraders defy Olubadan, visit new kings
— 21st June 2018
Ibadan masqueraders have defied an order of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, that they should not dance for new kings in the city, during the ongoing masquerade festival.
On Tuesday, the masqueraders assured the king they wold comply woth the directive.
There was, however, a new turn of event, yesterday, as the new kings hosted masqueraders, against the Olubadan’s order.
The programme reportedly featured beheading of a dog, a ritual performed by one of the prominent masquerades in Ibadan, who, according to sources, usually carries a heavy load, but often invokes spiritual powers to let the people walking with him, either at the back on in the front, to share in carrying the load, so that it would be light for him.
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