DJ Sexy J unveils Ijebu cultural fiesta

A United States-based disc jockey and cultural promoter, Selimot Odiase (Oyenuga), popularly known as DJ Sexy J, is set to host the maiden edition of the DJ Sexy J Ijebu Annual Cultural Fiesta and Awards in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.

The event, themed “Celebrating Ijebu Cultural Heritage, Creativity, Excellence and Unity,” will hold on Saturday, December 26, 2026, at the Grand Honours Hotel Auditorium, Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode, beginning at 3pm. It will also feature an Oleku Night.

According to a statement shared with Sunday Scoop, the fiesta is designed as an annual platform for preserving and promoting Ijebu cultural heritage, bringing together traditional rulers, Regberegbe groups, social clubs, creatives, artisans, youths and indigenes of Ijebuland in Nigeria and the diaspora.

Activities lined up for the event include exhibitions of Adire, Aso-Oke, bead-making, clay and visual arts, as well as Ewi, traditional chanting, cultural dances, indigenous cuisine, Ayo Olopon, traditional games and live entertainment.

An awards and recognition ceremony will also honour individuals, groups and organisations for their achievements, years of service, excellence and positive contributions to society.

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Expected royal fathers and cultural personalities include the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Oba Abdul-Razaq Adenugba; the Lipa of Molipa, Oba Adeyemi Odubena; and the Elejesi of Ejesi-Ife Kingdom, Oba Awosunle Tokunbo.

Others are Prof Fassy Yusuf, who will attend as a distinguished royal father and cultural icon; the Iyalode of Ijebuland, Bisi Osibogun, who will serve as the Mother of the Day; and the Iyalaje of Ijebuland, Fausat Alatishe.