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Agemo Festival In Ijebu-Ode
Devotees pose with the Agemo Masquerade during the Agemo Festival in Mosan, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria, on July 2, 2025. The Agemo Festival is a significant indigenous religious festival among the Ijebu people of Western Nigeria, held between July and August to showcase rich cultural elements such as storytelling, dance, music, and elaborate costumes. The festival and accompanying rituals are celebrated to honor the spirit deity Agemo, who is believed to be a protector of children and who safeguards the Ijebus' future through its blessing. (Photo by Adekunle Ajayi)
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| Photo ID | #12529846 |
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| Photographer | Adekunle Ajayi/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Adekunle Ajayi/NurPhoto |
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