@therunwayking: This is the Eyo Akogun Olofin — one of the highest-ranking Eyo masquerades and family in Lagos. The Eyo Festival is not a carnival. It is a traditional rite, often held to honor a departed Oba or an important Lagos chief. Each Eyo represents a specific lineage, and their white attire symbolizes purity, respect, and the transition between worlds. The staff they carry, called Opambata, is never used to strike — it is a symbol of authority and discipline. Through the Eyo, Lagos remembers its ancestors… and preserves its identity. Culture is best understood when it is witnessed. #E#EyoFestivalAfricantradition #L#LagosCultureY#YorubaTraditioneyofestival2025

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Wednesday 31 December 2025 19:37:15 GMT