They do not call him the king of steeze for no reason. Ahead of the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival, Farooq Oreagba has released a new set of portraits that already have fashion lovers counting down the days to Ijebu-Ode.
And honestly? One look at these images and you can already tell this year’s festival is going to be a serious fashion spectacle.
Farooq stepped out in a fully structured Yorùbá Agbada ensemble crafted from richly woven Asọ-Ọkè fabric. The look centered around a deep navy blue Bùbá detailed with cream geometric embroidery arranged in sharp cascading diamond patterns down the front. Layered over it was a grand flowing Agbada in indigo, crimson red, and cream vertical stripes, finished with open-work lattice detailing along the edges that added movement and texture to the entire silhouette.
On his head sat a perfectly pleated Fìlà Gbobà that tied the color palette together seamlessly. Long silver chain necklaces draped over the chest, while stacked rings, aviator-style clear glasses, and a dark walking cane topped with an ornate gold sculptural handle elevated the styling even further.
Posed beside a brown horse, the images felt less like standard fashion portraits and more like a blend of royal portraiture and luxury editorial storytelling. Every detail leaned heavily into prestige, confidence, and cultural pride.
Ojude Oba, which translates to “the King’s Forecourt,” remains one of Nigeria’s most celebrated cultural festivals. Held annually in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on the third day after Eid al-Kabir, the festival gathers Ijebu indigenes and visitors from across the world to pay homage to the Awujale of Ijebuland.
Known for its grand displays of horsemanship, elaborate age-grade processions, and breathtaking traditional fashion, the festival has increasingly become one of the continent’s most important showcases of Yorùbá cultural style.
The 2026 edition is expected to take place on May 28 or 29, and if Farooq Oreagba’s pre-festival portraits are anything to go by, the style bar has already been set incredibly high.