Oronna Festival
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| Oronna Festival | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Festivals |
| Date | November |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location | Ilaro |
| Country | Nigeria |
The Oronna Festival is an ancient festival celebrated by the Ilaro Kingdom.[1] Ilaro is a town in Ogun State, and the headquarter of YEWA southwest local government also known as the YEWALAND.[2] The Ilaro people celebrate the Oronna festival annually to preserve, uphold, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Ilaro Kingdom. Oronna who was known by the Ilaro people to be a hero, a brave warrior who was said to have brought several victories to the land during war, mostly against the Dahomeans Army who constantly threatens the peace of the Land.[3] He was a man who distinguishes, and committed himself to the safety, well-being of the land as he stood in war to defend the land against intruders.[4][5]
