Danofojura – Oba Dimeji, A Bi Mo Gbagada In the ancient land of Ogbomoso, there walks — or rather, dances — a spirit as old as three and a half centuries. His name is Danofojura, the great masquerade of Ile Alakasu, feared in battle yet gentle in heart. Danofojura was not born of mere entertainment. […]

The Story of Egun Agbon Bi Agba In the royal land of Ogbomoso, there is a revered masquerade known as Agbon Bi Agba—ti o ni iwa ati ogbon bi agba to ni iriri. It belongs to the Ile Laoye lineage, a royal masquerade (egun oba) that is neither violent (ki se janduku) nor troublesome (ki […]

The Tale of Egungun Ajomagbodo Long ago, in the Ajomagbodo compound of Ogbomoso, the forefathers were known as skilled babalawo (Ifa priests), fearless hunters, and courageous warriors. Their lives were not driven by wealth or property—in those days, power was the ultimate prize. It was in the midst of a war (loju ogun) that fate […]

The Story of Egun Ile Ago – Orebele Ago In the land of Ago, there is a lineage known as Orebele Ago, a people whose ancestral masquerade, Egun Ile Ago, is deeply respected and cherished. This is no ordinary masquerade—it is a spiritual custodian, a bearer of blessings, and a source of divine intervention for […]