From Dapo Abiodun to Farooq Oreagba, top Ojude Oba style icons dazzled in elegant agbadas, mixing culture with class and modern flair

Ojude Oba style icons brought their A-game once again as this year’s edition of the cultural festival turned into a runway of regal fashion, where tradition met sophistication.

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From governors to influencers, this was a showcase of Yoruba excellence in design, poise and cultural pride.

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State led the charge with a stately appearance. Draped in a nude agbada adorned with fine embroidery and soft wool detailing,

he paired the outfit with a brown ankara cap, elegant neck and wrist beads, and brown-tinted glasses. His black walking stick, crested in gold, completed a distinguished look that embodied class and tradition.

Farooq Oreagba, now known as the “King of Steeze”, made another grand entrance. His green agbada with yellow embroidery was both vibrant and commanding. Complemented by gold earrings, red coral beads and a horse whip, his outfit drew cheers from the crowd.

During the horse-riding procession, he amplified the drama with black gloves and draped ropes. A cigar between his lips and tattoos peeking through made the look unmistakably edgy.

Actor Lateef Adedimeji stood out with his chief-priest-inspired ensemble. Wearing a brown woollen top, layered overlay, and a cascading cap adorned with golden cowries, he carried a carved wooden staff and donned minimalist jewellery. The look was both spiritual and cinematic, leaving a lasting impression.

Singer Lil Kesh fused modern and traditional elements with a striped agbada in yellow, blue, and white, accessorised with gold chains, dark sunglasses and ceremonial ropes across his torso. Representing the Iboriaran Moyegeso family, he combined elegance with youth-driven flair.

Fashion influencer Akin Faminu lived up to expectations in a navy-blue agbada and a standout detachable neckpiece. His jewellery choices—black and gold bracelets—alongside a carved walking stick, gave his outfit an avant-garde yet rooted appeal.

Otunba Gbaderogun of Ijebuland, Adegboyega Adesoye, showed that simplicity can still steal the show. A classic white agbada paired with a gold cap and beads served as a canvas for a striking black and gold cape. He elevated the ensemble with a shekere in hand, merging tradition with personality.

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The 2025 Ojude Oba festival proved that style and substance walk hand in hand, and these cultural icons didn’t just dress to impress—they dressed to tell a story.