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Today in the heart of Ibadan, history came alive as we erected the statue of Balogun Ibikunle at Ẹ̀lẹyẹle Roundabout, the same route he once passed on his way to war. The monument was commissioned by the Olubadan of Ibadan alongside the representative of the state governor, with members of the Ibikunle family from home and abroad led by Oloye Abdul-Lateef Akintola Ibikunle. For us, this is more than a statue. It is a symbol of the bravery, sacrifice and legacy of our forefathers. Indeed, this is a proud time to come from Ibadan a city of warriors, culture and rich history.

Today in the heart of Ibadan, history came alive as we erected the statue of Balogun Ibikunle at Ẹ̀lẹyẹle Roundabout, the same route he once passed on his way to war. The monument was commissioned by the Olubadan of Ibadan alongside the representative of the state governor, with members of the Ibikunle family from home and abroad led by Oloye Abdul-Lateef Akintola Ibikunle. For us, this is more than a statue. It is a symbol of the bravery, sacrifice and legacy of our forefathers. Indeed, this is a proud time to come from Ibadan a city of warriors, culture and rich history.

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Times are changing, and perhaps one of the most important things this generation must learn is respect for every religion and belief system. A lot of people grew up with wild imaginations and strange perceptions about the Traditional Institution and Ìṣẹ̀ṣe at large, because most of what they know came from Nollywood, theatre interpretations, or religious films. Sadly, many of those portrayals are exaggerated and far from the true representation of the faith. From believing every Babaláwo is a money ritualist or “child of Satan,” to seeing them as enemies of God, society created an image that often has little connection with reality. Some even overestimate native powers as though they can undo every natural law and principle of life, while others demonize everything connected to the old religion. Ironically, every religion has its own forms of rituals, prayers, symbols, and spiritual practices. Yet when someone practice isẹse and have similar problems like those in church or mosque, people ask mockingly, “Why can’t your Ifá or charms solve it?” as though humanity itself is beyond limitations. Many of us were raised with an “us against them” mentality, that taught us never to associate with traditional worshippers, and was encouraged through songs and sermons to speak against them. 🎼Jesus Power, super power! Orunmila power, Power less power🎼 Meanwhile, old chants from Babaláwo often carried prayers of peace and coexistence like: 🎼“Kí ikú má pa onigbagbọ, kí àrùn má ṣe onímòle, tó bá di ọdún tó ńbọ ká tún ara rí.”🎼 Now, in another twist, some reverts and enthusiasts from Christian or Islamic backgrounds who embrace Ìṣẹ̀ṣe have also carried the same toxic energy of “ours versus yours,” using songs and content to attack the religions they once belonged to. But must spirituality always become a battlefield? Must faith survive only by mocking another faith? Maybe true wisdom is understanding that respect does not reduce your belief. Peaceful coexistence does not weaken your faith. And humanity should always come before religious rivalry. This is the tale of “ọmọ iná là rán sí iná” curated by Tani Ọlọhun and others.. ArugboBoisi ń lookọ mi

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