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Isese Day 2024: Honouring Yoruba heritage and tradition in Lagos

For local traditional worshippers in South-West Nigeria, Isese Day is a time to honour their deities and ancestors.

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Omon Okhuevbie
Aug 22, 2024
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Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter to mark the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ, while Muslims observe Eid. For local traditional worshippers in South-West Nigeria, Isese Day is a time to honour their deities and ancestors.

Isese Day is celebrated annually on August 20 in Lagos, Osun, Kwara, Edo, Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti, and Kogi states.

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