Carnival procession commemorating the arrival of Oba Kosoko back to Lagos in 1862.
The King Kosoko family of Lagos went all out on Thursday, September 16, 2022, to keep residents of Lagos Island awake as they trooped out in large numbers to embark on carnival procession to bring the memory of late Oba back.
The procession, which was part of the activities marking the 160 years of Oba Kosoko back to Lagos after his exile in Epe, tagged, ‘The Return 1860’, covered Ereko, Balogun, Broad Street, Tinubu Square, Nnamdi Azikwe, Idumota.
Also, the Olowogbowo Fanty turned out in colours with horses and parade cart to add razzmatazz and fun on the street of Lagos.
Carnival atmosphere on the night Prince Abiola Kosoko, Oloja -elect and his Olori, with Olowogbowo Fanty group during the procession.Lightening of the ‘Landing Light’ Prince Abiola Kosoko (2nd right), Yeye Meso Odua (middle), Olori Adesola Kosoko, wife of the Oloja – elect and others at the event.Carnival procession.Prince Kosoko and members of the family during the procession.Chieftains and members of the Kosoko Youths.Carnival procession round Lagos Island Prince Abiola Kosoko, family chieftains and guests before the carnival procession on Thursdsy night.Chieftains and members of rhe King Kosko Kosoko family paying homage at the John Taiwo Olowo cenotaph on Broad Street, Lagos, during the procession.Olori Abiola Kosoko with young Princes and PrincessesHomage at Sogunro cenotaph at Balogun, Lagos.A member of the Olowogbowo Fanty during the carnival procession.Commemorative carnival procession.Performance on the night.A beautiful scene during the carnival procession.Kunle Adelabu, Reporter – in – Chief, THE IMPACT covering the carnival procession.
