PICTORIAL: Egba people celebrate heritage, style at Ègbáliganza Lisabi festival

Governor Dapo Abiodun, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and The Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo at the 2025 Lisabi Festival. Photo Credit: Facebook | Governor Dapo Abiodun, X | omolisabi1

The Egba people gathered in Abeokuta for the annual Lisabi Festival to honor their legendary hero, Lisabi Agbongbo Akala, a fearless liberator whose legacy continues to unite Egba sons and daughters from around the world.

Governor Dapo Abiodun and The Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo at the 2025 Lisabi Festival.
Governor Dapo Abiodun waving to guests at the 2025 Lisabi Festival.
Governor Dapo Abiodun at the 2025 Lisabi Festival.
This year’s celebration, themed Ègbáliganza 2025, merged cultural pride with modern flair.

The grand finale dazzled with glamorous fashion displays featuring traditional Ofi, Adire, and Afrocentric designs.

Guests at the 2025 Lisabi Festival.
Guests at the 2025 Lisabi Festival.
Prominent figures including Nollywood stars, politicians, and business moguls showed up in luxurious aso-oke, agbadas, and elaborate gele, turning the event into a runway of Egba heritage.

Guests at the 2025 Lisabi Festival.
The Alake of Egbaland and high chiefs added royal elegance, adorned in majestic regalia and coral beads, reflecting the deep-rooted traditions of the Egba people.

Also present at the Lisabi Festival 2025 was Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, also known, as Governor Dapo Abiodun, 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, and Richard Mofe-Damijo.

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Guests at the 2025 Lisabi Festival.
Business Mogul, Lai Labode, Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo and a friend pose together at the 2025 Lisabi Festival. Photo Credit: Facebook | Governor Dapo Abiodun, X | omolisabi1

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