SOCIO CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE AGEMO FEDTIVAL AMONG THE IJEBU ODE PEOPLE OF OGUN STATE UP TO 2000AD
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The study of festival in the Yoruba societies from the beginning to this present time has encouraged a wide range of interest amidst scholars and writers in recent times. To start with, Ijebuland like in other towns and villages that make up Yorubaland has
something to celebrate the form of a festival. Festivals are observed by adherents of the indigenous religion in Ijebuland it is a known fact that African religion gives prominence to hospitality, togetherness and feelings for this are African religious identity
1. This quality however is portrayed in their various social and religious activities such as festivals and rites. These festivals are celebrated to commemorate specific occasions in among the people
something to celebrate the form of a festival. Festivals are observed by adherents of the indigenous religion in Ijebuland it is a known fact that African religion gives prominence to hospitality, togetherness and feelings for this are African religious identity
1. This quality however is portrayed in their various social and religious activities such as festivals and rites. These festivals are celebrated to commemorate specific occasions in among the people
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