- 06:00 pm
- National Theatre Lagos
Opening Night: Ten Years of Ase
A Joyful Festival of Cabaret: Celebrating 10 Years of Ase
This November, the ancient city of Ile-Ife—the spiritual heart of the Yoruba people—will come alive in colours, music, pageantry, and global acclaim as it hosts one of the most anticipated cultural gatherings of the decade. From November 30th to December 7th, 2025, Arolé Oduduwa, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the 51st Ooni of Ife, will celebrate the 10th anniversary of his coronation with a week-long Pan-African festival under the grand theme: “Ten Years of Àṣẹ: A Reign of Peace, Culture and Unity.”
A Joyful Festival of Cabaret: Celebrating 10 Years of Ase
Restored dignity to the Oduduwa throne by fostering unity among Yoruba monarchs and strengthening the cultural bridge between Nigeria and the African diaspora.
LEARN MORESpearheaded landmark projects such as Ife Grand Resort and Inage Resorts, enhancing tourism and hospitality.
Founded the House of Oduduwa Foundation and the Hopes Alive Initiative, both of which have empowered women, educated children, supported widows, and uplifted vulnerable communities.
Established Ojaja University and awarded over 10,000 scholarships to Nigerian students.