Osun Osogbo Festival Holds August 9, 2024

2024 Osun Osogbo Festival grand finale has been slated for August 9.

Ataoja of Osogbo Land, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji disclosed this in a statement signed by the festival’s Media Manager, Oyindamola Olukanni.

The Osun Osogbo Festival is an over 600-year-old international heritage cultural tourism event celebrated as an annual sacrifice to the Osun River Goddess.

The activities for the fiesta, which is held in Osun State, South-west Nigeria, and draws global spectators and worshippers globally, will commence on 29 July.

Mr Olukanni said the grand finale, scheduled for 9 August, will feature music, dance performances, and a Guinness World Record attempt for the longest cultural performance, lasting 10 hours.