reports that Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has urged Muslims to stop harassing Isese adherents, saying that the tradition is here to stay. Soyinka, who spoke at a public event in Lagos on Friday, said that Isese is a path to enlightenment and liberation that should be respected by all. EDITOR’S PICKS AU Suspends Gabon After … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, says the claim by Prof. Wole Soyinka on disallowing traditional festivals is not only nauseating but also uncharitable to the people of Ilorin emirate. The Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, had earlier written an open letter to the Emir of Ilorin on his position … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that There’s a brewing tension between an Ilorin-based Muslim group, Majlisu Shabab li Ulamahu Society, and a traditional religion priestess over the latter’s plan to celebrate the Isese festival in four local government areas in Kwara State. The group’s representatives, comprising Imams from various mosques in the state stormed the residence … Read more