Eyo Alaketepupa
Eyo Alaketepupa
AKA "The Enforcer". Known by some as the Eyo Laba Ekun, they represent the traditional police for other Eyo masquerades during the festival day. They wear bright red headgear with a striking white motif.
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The Eyo Alaketepupa, also known as the Eyo Laba Ekun, has a distinct lineage among these figures. Originally belonging to a 19th-century prince from Iseyin, Oyo State, they later became a member of one of the royal households in Lagos, alongside the Oba of Lagos.
During the festival, they serve as the traditional police for other Eyo masquerades, donning vibrant red headgear with a striking white motif. They are also responsible for overseeing the preparation and installation of the Agodo/Para, a highly revered square structure made of mats.
What sets them apart is their fearlessness in rubbing shoulders with the Eyo Adimu, which is a sight to behold.
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