Olojo Festival and Ooni of Ile-Ife as Extramundane Communication Gateways between the Physical and Metaphysical Realms in Yorubaland, Nigeria

Owolabi, Akinola, Kenechukwu, Stephen, Ade-Johnson, Christiana, Okunade, Joshua, Olawunmi, Bisi, Talabi, Joseph Moyinoluwa ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3321-0835, Aderibigbe, Adebola, Bello, Samson, Aiyesimoju, Ayodeji and Talabi, Felix (2026) Olojo Festival and Ooni of Ile-Ife as Extramundane Communication Gateways between the Physical and Metaphysical Realms in Yorubaland, Nigeria. African Journal of Religion Philosophy and Culture, 7 (1). pp. 199-215. ISSN 26347636

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Abstract

This study explores the intersection of the Olojo festival and the Ooni of Ile-Ife in Yorubaland, focusing on extramundane communication. Through sacred rituals, ceremonies, and artifacts, the research reveals how the festival facilitates communication between the physical and metaphysical realms. Using ritual theory and a qualitative research approach, the study examines the role of rituals in enabling communication between humans and supernatural entities. The findings show that the festival creates a liminal space for extramundane communication through Gbajure chant, Aare crown, Osirigi drums, and Ewo songs. This allows the Ooni and participants to connect with the divine and access spiritual wisdom, guidance, and blessings. The research recommends that future research should interrogate the socioeconomic and sociopolitical dimensions of the festival’s transcendental communication, particularly how its metaphysical aspects intersect with contemporary power structures.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Extramundane Communication | Ile-Ife | Olojo Festival | Ooni of Ile-Ife | Yorubaland
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Cultural Studies
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Customs, Etiquette and Folklore
Vol/Issue no. published date: March 2026
Depositing User: Mr. Syed Anas
Date Deposited: 15 May 2026 06:20
Last Modified: 15 May 2026 06:20
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-7644%2F2026%2Fv7n1a1...
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/11321

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