Eyo Ologede : The Herald of Peace

Eyo Ologede: The Herald of Peace

The Eyo are believed to be related to departed souls, who move through Lagos to cleanse it of evil and pray for its continued prosperity and peaceful coexistence.

Eyo Ologede, also known as Egun Olugbani or

Mole Ejilu, are believed to be associated with

Olugbani, the notable Idumota trader and wife of

Oba Ado, the revered Oba of Lagos. Olugban's

brother ventually ntroduced Ologede,

alongside two other Adamu Orisas to take part in

Oba Ado's funeral rites.

Although they are easily recognizable by their

popular "suku" hairstyle, during the festival,it is a

taboo for female spectators to wear the same

hairstyle, Another distinguishing part of their

costume is their green wide-brimmed hats with

banana motifs.

The Eyo Ologede is the fourth in the hierarchy of

lgas and is regarded as the "Herald of Peace"

responsible for bestowing peace on the land .

Size : H- 16.5cm x W - 15.2cm