Egungun Isonu — The Masquerade of Joy and Testimony In the ancient town of Ogbomoso, where every family carries a tale and every masquerade a mystery, there lives a spirit wrapped in cloth and legend. Its true name is Amuludun — the one who brings joy and laughter. Yet, among the people, it is remembered […]

The Story of Egungun Lembe Long ago, in the ancient land of Ogbomoso, from the noble family of Ile Lembe in Ode-Aremo, there lived a masquerade unlike any other. His name was Egungun Lembe—the people called him Lembe L’eri, Egun Eleru. Lembe was not just a masquerade of dance and festivity. He was Egun ojo […]

Ologbojo Oba Egungun – The Father of Masquerades in Ogbomoso In the ancient days, when the forefathers journeyed to found the great town of Ogbomoso, they did not come empty-handed. Among the sacred treasures they brought was a most revered and mysterious presence — Ologbojo Oba Egungun. From the beginning, it was known: Egun yi, […]

The Story of Egun Omo Fo Wo We In the heart of our ancient town, there lives a masquerade whose very name brings joy and peace — Egun Omo Fo Wo We. It is no ordinary egungun, for its mission is simple yet profound: ki ilu maa ni idamu, ki gbogbo eniyan ni alaafia — […]

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 […]