LETTER: Lagos Monarch salutes Osolo of Isolo over Ita-Osolo (Owayoko) Festival 2025
By KEMI KASUMU
The Lagos Monarch expressed his profound admiration for the positive impact the Isolo king has made across the broader traditional landscape of Nigeria through his products.
Oba (Dr.) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, Telade IV, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, Epe Division of Lagos State, has congratulated His Royal Majesty Oba Dr. Edward Kolawole Adewole, Osalade II, the Osolo of Isolo Kingdom, Akure South Local Government, Ondo State, on the occasion of his kingdom’s Ita-Osolo (Owayoko) Festival 2025.
In a letter personally signed and addressed to the Akure South’s king, dated August 27, 2025, the Lagos Monarch expressed his profound admiration for the positive impact the Isolo king has made across the broader traditional landscape of Nigeria through his products.”
“It is with great joy that we, the friends and well-wishers of your esteemed kingdom, extend our warmest congratulations to you, your Osolo-in-Council, and the entire good people of Isolo Kingdom, on the occasion of the modernized annual event of the Ita-Osolo (Owayoko) Festival, scheduled to take place from Monday, September 1st to Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025.
“On behalf of myself, the Alara-in-Council, and the good people of Ilara Kingdom in the Epe Division of Lagos State, I would like to express our profound admiration for the positive impact your kingdom has made across the broader traditional landscape of Nigeria through your products.
“The significance of this festival is not only a testament to your leadership but also a celebration of the rich cultural heritage that unites and inspires us all.
“We proudly identify with the milestones represented by this festival and extend our appreciation for the contributions of Isolo Kingdom to the traditional kingdoms across the Niger.
“May this year’s celebration be filled with joy, unity, and success, reflecting the greatness of your royal majesty and your esteemed kingdom.
“Please accept our best wishes for a successful and memorable festival. We anticipate the joyous occasion and the strengthening of our cultural ties,” said Oba Ogunsanwo.
