Osogbo Festival Ends With Fanfare

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Gov Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State.

The annual Osun Osogbo Festival came to an end amidst fanfare on Friday, with masqueraders, monarchs and traditionalists paying homage to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, at the ancient grove.

The grand finale of the festival had a lot of cultural colouration with foreign and local tourists, state government functionaries and political office holders in attendance.

Gov. Rauf Aregbesola said in his speech that the state was blessed with different tourist sites, noting that the Osun Osogbo festival was unique for attracting local and foreign tourists.

The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr Simeon Obawale, said the event showcased the rich culture of Osogbo people.

He congratulated the Ataoja for successfully hosting the 2017 edition of the festival and residents for creating an…

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