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Awa n'Egba

Hero of
Egbaland

Lisabi Festival 2026 — An odyssey of freedom, valor, and the indestructible spirit of Abeokuta.

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The Man Who
Free'd A Nation

Lisabi Agbongbo Akala wasn't just a warrior; he was a revolutionary strategist.

The Legend on Screen

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The Chronicles

Echoes of the Rock

Olumo Sanctuary

Named 'Under the Rock', Abeokuta became the fortress for Egba refugees in 1830.

The Great Exodus

Led by Sodeke, the Egba people migrated to unite under the banner of independence.

Imperial Victory

Defeating the Oyo overlords, Lisabi secured a sovereignty that exists to this day.

The Royal Pillars

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Oba Adedotun
Gbadebo III

The Alake

The Alake

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Oba Adedapo
Tejuoso

The Osile

The Osile

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Oba Sabur
Bakre

The Agura

The Agura

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Oba Saka
Matemilola

The Olowu

The Olowu

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The Anthem

"Ma yo, ma yo, ma yo o! Lori Olumo..."

Festival Events

The Celebration

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The Royal Itinerary

2026 Official Schedule

Mon, March 16

Press Conference

  • 10:00am Press Conference at Ake Palace Auditorium.

Sun, March 22

Lisabi Trade Fair

  • 06:00am Lisabi trade fair at the amphitheater ground.

Mon, March 23

Visit to Olumo Rock

  • 06:00am Booming of guns at Olumo rock.
  • 08:00am Cleaning of the four Sectional Palaces.
  • 08:30am Carnival-like procession with floats.
  • 10:00am Traditional Ayo Game at Adire Hall.
  • 02:00pm Football Semi-finals.
  • 04:00pm Wrestling competition (Final).

Tue, March 24

Chieftancy & Education

  • 09:00am Exhibition and Agric show.
  • 10:30am Chieftancy Installation at Adire Hall.
  • 11:00am Quiz competition (Final).
  • 01:30pm School Debate (Final).
  • 03:00pm Children Social Programme.

Wed, March 25

Football Finals

  • 10:00am Chieftancy Installation.
  • 12:00pm Seminar on Apprenticeship Training.
  • 02:30pm Lisabi Football Finals & Awards.

Thu, March 26

Procession to Igbo Lisabi

  • 10:00am Procession to Igbo Lisabi by Obas & Chiefs.
  • 03:00pm Visit to Hero of the Year (Oyekan Family).

Fri, March 27

Prayers & Awards

  • 09:00am Procession to Olumo Rock.
  • 10:00am Traditional prayers at Olumo.
  • 11:00am Cultural Entertainment.
  • 01:00pm Juma'at Service at Central Mosque.
  • 04:30pm Dinner and Presentation of Award.

Sat, March 28

Grand Finale

  • 09:00am Special Guest: Gov. Dapo Abiodun.
  • 11:00am Woro dance and horse riding.
  • 12:00pm Homage by Egba Chiefs & Associations.
  • 04:00pm Music by Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi.
  • 06:00pm Youth Musical Concert.

Sun, March 29

Thanksgiving

  • 10:00am Thanksgiving service at Cathedral of St.Peter.
  • 12:00am Display of Oro (Midnight).

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