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Eyo Oniko

AKA "The Dispeller of Evil". The Eyo Oniko is the third among the senior Eyo conclaves. It was believed that the Oniko could ward off evil spirits and forces along its route. They adorned vivid yellow, wide-brimmed hats.

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The Eyo Oniko was first brought to Lagos by relatives of Idumota trader Olugbani. Due to its perceived spiritual powers, It was believed that the Oniko could ward off evil spirits and forces along its route. Adorned with vivid yellow, wide-brimmed hats, the Eyo Oniko holds a revered place as the third among senior Eyo conclaves and is recognized as the dispeller of evil. Today, descendants of the royal household of the Onigemo lineage, are entrusted as the keepers/custodians of the Orisa Oniko, hence the masquerade’s alias — "Egun Onigemo".
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Eyo Adimu
AKA "The Revered". Eyo Adimu Orisa is considered the most sacred in all of the Eyo conclaves.
Eyo Agere
AKA "The Entertainer". Eyo Agere is a modern addition to the Adimu Orisa Play, originally introduced by a Prince of the Oba Dosunmu royal household.
Eyo Alaketepupa
AKA "The Enforcer". Also known as the Eyo Laba Ekun, they represent the traditional police for other Eyo masquerades during the festival day.
Eyo Ologede
AKA "The Herald of Peace". The Eyo Ologede is easily distinguished by their popular "Suku" hairstyle, a taboo for female spectators to sport during the festival.

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