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2 unusual facts about Oba of Lagos


Eyo festival

The first procession in Lagos was on the 20th of February, 1854, to commemorate the life of the Oba Akintoye.

Oba of Lagos

Among other ceremonial roles, the Oba also plays a central part in the Eyo festival as well as indulging in tourism advertisements on behalf of the city, often stating, "you've gotta go to Lagos".



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