The Osun devotees have selected a new Arugba, the sacred calabash bearer, following the transition of the previous holder. The Ifa oracle, consulted as tradition demands, divinely chose a young girl named Osunbunmi for the revered role.
Osunbunmi is now entrusted with the significant responsibility of leading the annual Osun-Osogbo Festival procession, carrying sacred offerings to the Osun River. Her selection has been met with excitement and prayers from devotees, who believe she is destined to uphold this sacred cultural and spiritual tradition.
The emergence of a new Arugba marks a pivotal moment in the festival’s continuity, reinforcing the deep-rooted heritage and spiritual essence of the Osun-Osogbo Festival, which draws thousands of worshippers and tourists from around the world.
