Eyo Oniko: The Dispeller of Evil Onobrakpeya Ajoke by Orowole Oluwole

Ajoke by Orowole Oluwole

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Eyo Oniko: The Dispeller of Evil Onobrakpeya Ajoke by Orowole OluwoleEyo Oniko: The Dispeller of Evil The Eyo are believed to be related to departed souls, who move through Lagos to cleanse it of evil and pray for its continued prosperity and peaceful coexistence, The Eyo Oniko was first introduced to Lagos by relatives of an Idumota trader known as Olugbani, due to its perceived spiritual powers. It was believed that the Oniko could ward off evil spirits and forces along its route. Adorned with vivid yellow, wide