Cultural Tourism Can Liberate African Economy-Ooni

Adewale Adetoyese, Ile-Ife

Ooni of Ile-Ile, Oba Ogunwusi during Osun Festival

Ooni of Ile- Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has said that the African culture is the greatest asset capable of liberating the continent from economic bondage.

Ooni  made this known during Osun festival held at Ita-Osun, Ile Ife on Tuesday.

Traditional worshipers during Osun Festival in Ile-Ile on Tuesday

The monarch explained that Osun among other deities in Yoruba land is known for her motherly roles and has brought succor to many household and she remains a messenger of God sent to mankind to do as commanded by the creator of the universe.

Oba Adeyeye however urged Africans, especially people of the Yoruba race to value their traditions in order to explore its economic benefits.

Factual Correspondent reports that this is part of preparing for Osun Osogbo festival that will hold on Friday in Osun Groove, Osogbo

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