The annual traditional festival known as ‘Kayokayo’ has begun in the Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State. This festival is observed in remembrance of the arrival of King Kosoko and his warlords to Eko-Epe in 1851. It also marks the start of the new Islamic Calendar Year.
During a press conference at his palace in Epe, the Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, Oba Shefiu Adewale, highlighted the festival’s significance in uniting the community, regardless of their economic status. He expressed happiness that the Kayokayo festival has been celebrated for a long time in Epe and hoped it would become an international celebration in the future. PUNCH reported.
Oba Adewale praised the festival’s evolution with new ideas and activities introduced each year. He called for continued support, peaceful coexistence, and unity among community members for the progress and development of Epe land.
The Coordinator of the 2023 Kayokayo Festival Committee, Otunba T.J. Abass, expressed appreciation to the Kosoko family for their generous support and donations to the celebration. This year, the family donated a sum of N520,000 and trophies for the winners of the Quranic quiz competition.
The week-long celebration commenced on Saturday, July 29, and will conclude on August 5.
