Onilashe of Ilashe Marks 2nd Coronation Anniversary With Traditional Rites and Royal Attendance
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Onilashe of Ilashe Marks 2nd Coronation Anniversary With Traditional Rites and Royal Attendance
By Esther Aziekwe
Ilashe, Lagos
The tranquil coastal community of Ilashe witnessed a significant cultural gathering as His Royal Majesty Oba Abdulhakeem Adeyimika Abidogun (Orofin Abisogun), the Onilashe of Ilashe and Sea Beach, marked his 2nd Year Coronation Anniversary with a series of traditional rites, royal visits, and high-profile attendance.
The anniversary began with a traditional procession, during which the Onilashe visited key ancestral shrines across the kingdom. These visits, regarded as essential components of Ilashe’s heritage, involved prayers, libation, and appeasements for the continued peace and prosperity of the land.
The shrines visited included:
1. Ogun Okun Ilashe
2. Oju Aale
3. Ogun Ijasi
4. Oju Ota
5. Esu
6. Oju Oluwa
7. Ogun Abisogun
8. Oodua
9. Odo Ogbe
Traditionalists described the annual ritual as a reaffirmation of the spiritual foundations upon which Ilashe was built.
The event drew a notable array of traditional rulers from Lagos and neighboring kingdoms. Royal fathers present included:
HRM Oba Taofeek Adegboyega Akeju (Awojo III), Alahun of Imoore and Apapa Kingdom
HRM Oba Gausu Alani, Ovori of Ibeshe Kingdom
HRM Oba Sheriff Adeshina Bello (Anbigun II), Onigbanko of Igbanko and Irede Kingdom
HRM Oba Abdul-Afeez Oriyomi Adeyemi Shittu (Adeyemi I), Olu of Ibasa and Ijegun-Egba Kingdom
HRM Alayeluwa Oba Sikirullah Olamide Williams, Oba of Odi-Olowo Kingdom
HRM Oba Nureni Sikiru Odedina, Oniladaba of Ladaba Kingdom
HRM Oba Ahmed Moroof Olakunle Ogunnaike, Alagura of Agura Kingdom
HRM Oba Josiah Olanrewaju Ilemobade Aina, Oloto of Oto-Awori Kingdom
HRM Oba Adeleke Akibu Ismaila (Adeleke Akibu I), Onilepia of Lepia Kingdom
HRM Oba Saliu Babatunde Saliu (Elebo II), Oloworo of Oworonshoki
Also present were community leaders and stakeholders, including:
Mr. Rasheed Shittu, CEO of Koko Beach Resort
High Chief Saliu Okanlawon Abisogun, Odofin of Iru Kingdom
Chief Alashe of Iru Kingdom
Chief Baba Ewe of Iru Kingdom
The Iyalode of Iru Kingdom
In his remarks, the Onilashe expressed appreciation to all individuals and organizations that contributed to the success of the anniversary celebration.
*> “This milestone reflects the collective commitment of the Ilashe people and our partners,” Kabiyesi said. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported this celebration financially, materially, and morally. Your contributions continue to strengthen the vision for a united and progressive Ilashe.”*
The ceremony concluded with cultural displays and expressions of solidarity among the attending royal fathers, highlighting the Onilashe’s growing influence and the sustained cooperation within Awori and coastal communities.
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