IFA FESTIVAL

   In the south western part of Nigeria are the Yoruba people. Today, I bring you a little compilation of a popular festival among them called the Ifa festival. This is a festival observed by the idol worshippers in the land. Remember the town crier? Lol. A drum ( I think the talking drum) is used to summon the priests that are loyal to Ifa. Like many other traditions, the festival starts on a market day. Pounded yam and egusi soup are sprinkled on the oracle house.

The dress color of the priests is white. These priests dance and recite incantations all through the town with drumming in place.

The duration of the festival is a whole week each day used for checking the progress of their faithfuls. For those that want to know what is in store for them, they get to know that on the 5^th day. This ceremony is known as “Ibo”. Also, the person who sees bad in his/her future is told of rituals that needs to be done to avert the problem. On the last day, faithfuls gather at the shrine to discuss matters facing their members. Disciplinary action is also taken against those that have commited an offence. Singing and dancing as they move throughtthe village. Hmmm, tell me what you think.