Ojude Oba 2025: Farooq Oreagba reclaims crown as “King of Steeze”

By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

Farooq Oreagba, the man who lit up the 2024 Ojude Oba festival with his show-stopping appearance, has once again captivated audiences at the 2025 edition of the iconic Yoruba cultural celebration, reclaiming his title as the “King of Steeze.”

Oreagba, whose dramatic 2024 entrance on a beautifully adorned horse in a striking green and lemon agbada turned him into an overnight pop culture sensation, returned this year to even greater fanfare and style.

For the 2025 outing, Oreagba raised the bar even higher, arriving in a regal brown aso-oke agbada and sokoto, paired with eye-catching silver jewellery, a bold Cuban link chain, and a majestic gold staff topped with a lion sceptre. His signature elements—tattoos, designer sunglasses, a statement pipe, and a luxury wristwatch—completed the iconic look that once again had social media buzzing.

Oreagba’s reputation as a fashion icon of the festival was sealed in 2024, when his effortlessly stylish ensemble—complete with coral beads, a gold crossbody chain, and a matching fila—put him at the center of national conversations about culture, fashion, and flair. That legacy was not only maintained but elevated in this year’s celebration.

Held annually in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, the Ojude Oba festival is a centuries-old tradition where the Ijebu people pay homage to their monarch, the Awujale of Ijebuland.

The event brings together indigenes and guests from across Nigeria and the diaspora in a stunning fusion of royalty, faith, fashion, and cultural pride.

Rooted in gratitude from the Muslim community to the Awujale for allowing religious freedom, Ojude Oba features horse-riding competitions, musical performances, and spectacular displays of traditional Yoruba attire by various regberegbe (age-grade groups).