The ancient Yoruba tradition and culture will take centre stage in Akure, Ondo State, as the Ifa Festival 2026, themed “Edu Alajogun ,” holds from September 22 to 24, 2026.
The three-day cultural and spiritual event will take place at 51B Ijomu Street, Akure, Ondo State, with traditionalists, Ifa devotees, cultural enthusiasts and guests expected from Nigeria and abroad.
Among those billed to play prominent roles at the festival are UK-based Nollywood actors Chief Adenike Alajogun and Tomiwa Alajogun, whose involvement is expected to add an entertainment dimension to the celebration while promoting Yoruba culture to a wider audience, particularly among Nigerians and Africans in the diaspora.
The festival is being hosted by Chief Famuwagun Akomolafe, the Osue of Akure Kingdom, while Babalawo Olatomiwa and Chief Adenike Alajogun, Eyedofin of Akure Kingdom, are listed as hosts.
The programme begins on Tuesday, September 22, with Iwefa/Aje Olokun, featuring Wíwè Ifa and consultation for people seeking to consult and listen to the voice of Ifa.
The second day, Wednesday, September 23, will feature Wejewemu, described by the organisers as a party-filled celebration, alongside continued Ifa consultation.
The grand finale on Thursday, September 24, will be Gbigbo Ohun Ifa, bringing together the voices of Oracle practitioners and herbalists from Nigeria and abroad.
The organisers said the festival is designed to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people while providing a platform for cultural exchange, spiritual reflection and communal gathering.
With the participation of personalities from the Nigerian entertainment industry and the diaspora, the Edu Alajogun 2026 Ifa Festival is expected to attract attention beyond Akure and provide an opportunity for younger generations and Nigerians living abroad to reconnect with Yoruba cultural heritage.
The organisers have invited members of the public, traditionalists, cultural enthusiasts and lovers of Yoruba heritage to participate in the three-day celebration.
“Ela Boru, Ela Boye, Ela Bo Sise.”
