Queen Oronsen is an
orisha
Orishas (singular: orisha) are spirits that play a key role in the Yoruba religion of West Africa and several religions of the African diaspora that derive from it, such as Cuban, Dominican and Puerto Rican SanterĂa and Brazilian CandomblĂ©. T ...
from
Yoruba mythology
The Yoruba people (, , ) are a West African ethnic group that mainly inhabit parts of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. The areas of these countries primarily inhabited by Yoruba are often collectively referred to as Yorubaland. The Yoruba constitute ...
. She was the spouse of
Olowo Rerengejen
Olowo Rerengejen was the traditional ruler of Owo Kingdom, Ondo state, southwestern Nigeria. He was the King that married Queen Oronsen, the goddess that brought about Igogo festival
The Igogo festival is a Yoruba festival held in Owo, Nigeri ...
. The annual
Igogo festival
The Igogo festival is a Yoruba culture, Yoruba festival held in Owo, Nigeria. It is held annually in September to honor Queen Oronsen, a mythical wife of Olowo Rerengejen, Rerengejen.
During the festival, the incumbent Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gb ...
in
Owo is celebrated in her honour.
A Series Of Excerpts From The Oral Records Of Owo
References
Yoruba goddesses
People from Owo
Yoruba queens
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