By Bilesanmi Abayomi
Oworonshoki in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State is preparing for a week of traditional celebrations as the coronation activities of the Oko Baba Agba Kingdom and the annual Egungun Festival of Oworonshoki Kingdom are scheduled to run concurrently from November 12 to 15, 2026.
KosofePost gathered that His Royal Majesty Oba Kabir Adesegun Bashir, Oluoko I of Oko Baba Agba Kingdom, has released the programme for his coronation week, while HRM Oba Babatunde Saliu, Elebo II, the Oloworo of Oworonshoki Kingdom, has announced dates for the annual Egungun Festival.
The schedules place major traditional activities from both kingdoms on the same dates, including Saturday, November 14, when the coronation ceremony and the Adinimodo Egungun outing are scheduled to take place.
Oko Baba Agba Announces Seven-Day Coronation Programme
The coronation week, organised under the theme “Unity, Service, Progress,” features activities focused on community health, education, youth engagement, cultural heritage and religious observances.
The announced programme is as follows:
- Saturday, November 7: Environmental sanitation and free medical outreach for residents.
- Monday, November 9: Education outreach and youth sensitisation in local schools.
- Tuesday, November 10: Games, sports competitions and youth capacity-building activities.
- Thursday, November 12: Traditional Day, featuring cultural displays and masquerades, including Sangbeto, Igunu and Lagbon.
- Friday, November 13: Jumat prayers at the central mosque and distribution of palliatives.
- Saturday, November 14: Grand coronation ceremony and reception for visiting dignitaries, traditional rulers and guests.
- Sunday, November 15: Thanksgiving service to conclude the coronation week.
The organisers have invited residents, indigenes and well-wishers to participate in the celebrations, promoting the message: “One Kingdom, One People, A Brighter Future.”
Oloworo Releases Egungun Festival Dates
Meanwhile, the Oloworo of Oworonshoki Kingdom, Oba Babatunde Saliu, has announced the schedule for the annual Egungun Festival, a traditional celebration featuring ceremonial rites and masquerade outings.
The programme includes:
- Thursday, November 12: Aisun Agan, marking the opening of the festival.
- Friday, November 13: Ibodo Oko, featuring traditional ceremonies and rites.
- Saturday, November 14: Adinimodo, the major masquerade outing.
The festival’s schedule coincides with key events in the Oko Baba Agba coronation programme, particularly the traditional displays on November 12 and the grand coronation on November 14.
Residents Prepare for a Week of Cultural Activities
The overlapping programmes are expected to bring traditional rulers, community leaders, residents and visitors together for several days of cultural and community events in Oworonshoki.
While the two celebrations are being organised under separate royal authorities, their shared dates place them among the major traditional activities scheduled in the area for November.
The published timetables do not indicate whether any adjustments to the programmes or coordination arrangements between the two kingdoms are planned.
Residents and visitors are expected to follow announcements from the respective organisers for further details about venues, procession routes and participation arrangements.