Outgoing Chairman of the Isale Eko Descendants’ Union, Kazeem Adeniji, has said the union’s opposition to the portrayal of the Eyo Masquerade in the film, “Gangs of Lagos,” was driven by the need to ...

The Eyo masquerade is an important part of the cultural heritage of Lagos Island, and it is considered a sacred tradition by the people of Isale Eko. The masquerade is a form of street theatre that is ...

On Saturday, 27th December 2025, history was made at the historic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, Lagos Island, as the Lagos State government hosted the 73rd edition of the iconic Eyo Festival.

Eyo, a popular masquerade in Lagos, is one of those rare festivals that come with heightened eccentric displays. It is usually organised to honour the dead who is either an Oba, a community leader or ...

The Eyo Festival, one of the most popular and widely talked-about cultural festivals in Nigeria, has continued to make headlines over the years Legit.ng has published a detailed report on the history ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lagos on Saturday hosted the Eyo Festival for the first time in eight years, as thousands of residents and tourists gathered to ...

The King Kosoko Royal Family and Oloja Chieftaincy Family of Lagos have condemned the misrepresentation of the Adamu Orisa and Eyo cultural heritage in a film titled, ‘Gangs of Lagos’. The Oloja-elect ...

The Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday said the Eyo Festival, scheduled to hold on December 27, will showcase the rich culture of Lagos to the world. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the ‘Ijade Opa Eyo’ ...

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday commissioned the Eyo Monument at the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, located in the Onikan area of Lagos Island.

'Eyo' refers to the dancers who take part in the festival, they are also known as masquerades. The festival started at 5 am as different Eyo groups started their procession around Lagos island. The ...

On Saturday, December 27, 2025, history was made at the historic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, Lagos Island, as the Lagos State government hosted the 73rd edition of the iconic Eyo Festival.