(PHOTOS) 10-year-old Arugba set for Osun-Osogbo procession
Princess Alimot Moredeke Ajoke Osunbunmi, the 10-year-old Arugba, is ready for the Osun-Osogbo Festival’s sacred procession after completing Ifa rites. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-10-year-old-arugba-set-for-osun-osogbo-procession/
In a significant development for the Osun-Osogbo Festival, ten-year-old Princess Alimot Moredeke Ajoke Osunbunmi has completed the necessary Ifa rites to assume her role as Arugba. Princess Alimot, a member of the royal family of the Ataoja of Osogbo, was selected through traditional Ifa divination in March 2025 to replace Osuntomi Ewatomi, who held the position for twelve years before marrying.
The Arugba's role involves carrying the sacred calabash of Osun to the sacred grove as part of the annual rituals. This year, Princess Alimot will be the first to carry the sacred calabash since she missed out on the responsibility during last year's festival. The festival, held in Osogbo, Osun State, is an annual celebration of Yoruba culture and religion, attracting visitors from Nigeria and around the world.
The festival's significance lies in its deep spiritual connection to the Osun River goddess and the community's hopes and prayers.
Written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
