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Queen Omoleye Adebanji Aiyelabowo |
Okun is the term generally used to describe groups of Yoruba speaking communities, who are the Yoruba descendants of Kogi state, North central Nigeria. Their dialects are generally classified in the Northeast Yoruba language (NEY) grouping. They are collectively called "Okun", the word commonly used in greeting among the people.
The official ceremonial attire to be known as the ''aso ibile Okun'' is to create a unifying cultural identity for the people of Okunland. The colours of the attire are Blue,White, Green and Brown which symbolizes different positive connotations such as stability, wisdom, purity, goodness, renewal, energy, steadfastness and simplicity among other.
All royal fathers in Okun land are also expected to join the acting chairman of the council, Oba Ikusemoro in the flagging off of the attire and the crowning of the Yeye Oge of the land.
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