ISESE WAS NEVER A RELIGION, AND WE, THE PEOPLE OF ILORIN, ALSO HAVE OUR OWN ISESE. THEIR MALICIOUS INTENTIONS ARE EVIDENT.

It is disheartening to see people attempting to defame Ilorin due to their sinister agenda. Let me make it clear that we will not succumb to their tactics.

The term "Isese" is a Yoruba word that translates to "Ancient culture," and every town and city around the world has its own distinct culture that sets it apart. I fail to comprehend why agitators of chaos are using Isese as a means to cause trouble and tarnish Ilorin's reputation.

For clarity, "Isese" is similar to "Ise nba-aiye" and "Isenbale," which refer to ancient times. I fail to see how culture can be a new religion.

Every town and village, not only in the Yoruba race but also in other races, has its own culture and never refers to it as a religion.

Isese is known as an ancient Yoruba culture, not a religion, which is why each Yoruba town has its distinct Isese that differs from others.

Sango Festival: Sango Festival is an annual event observed by the Yoruba people to pay homage to Sango, a thunder and fire deity who served as a warlord and the third king of the Oyo Kingdom, succeeding his elder brother, Ajaka. This festival is traditionally held in August at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo.

The Olojo festival marks the descent of Oduduwa to Ile-Ife and celebrates the first dawn, afternoon, and night in creation.

The Osun Osogbo festival takes place in Osogbo, Osun State, and is dedicated to honoring the goddess of fertility.

Other towns and cities in Yoruba land have their unique festivals as well, such as the OKe'Badan festival, Oya Festival, Ogun Festival, and Ifa festival, to name a few.

All of these festivals are held to honor their legends who have passed or to demonstrate the significance and appreciation for certain aspects of their culture.

We have the Argungu fishing festival in Kebbi State. It is an annual event where people gather to fish. The river is not seen as a deity.

In Kano, we have Tsangaya Hill, a place of importance that people celebrate every year. However, it is not worshipped.

Almost every Northern Emirate has Durba, a celebration that takes place in Ilorin among other cultures. We shall discuss Ilorin culture later.

People are free to practice their religion, but they should not impose their culture on others in the name of freedom.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, many Yoruba Oba converted to Islam or Christianity. This was not a betrayal of their ancestors, as Yoruba race did not have a specific religion before the arrival of Islam and Christianity.

Alafin Abiodun Atiba, also known as Soliu, was a Muslim and it did not make him unfit to rule Oyo. He embraced Islam while still honoring the cultural traditions of his forefathers. Are you telling us you know Isese more than him?.

Those who are causing trouble should understand that they can practice their own culture, but they should not try to impose it in Ilorin, where it has not been historically practiced.

Alafin Soliu Abiodun Atiba lived in Ilorin for many years, and he never attempted to introduce Oyo Culture here. So, why are some modern individuals behaving foolishly?.

Isese was never a religion. Those who parade themselves as Onisese are ignorant.

Did you know that Egungun was not part of Yoruba culture before the time of Alafin Sango? Sango introduced Egungun as a means to celebrate, influenced by the Nupe people.

Each culture in Yoruba has a specific house as a custodian, and they are called upon during cultural celebrations.

To reiterate, Isese is not a religion. If it were, Yoruba people would have over 1000 religions, considering the multitude of gods.

Let us refrain from causing trouble, as the price of peace is not too high.

"People are free to practice their religion, but they should not impose their culture on others in the name of freedom'' be specific with this or who are you referring to here?

Referring to those who are disguising as Onisese to cause trouble in Ilorin and other places

Then, Muslim is not a religion because Muslim is all about Arabic culture and traditions. Language used, mode of practice, dress code and ways of life is all about Arabic culture.
The word Allah is Arabic language; which means the god of Arabians, quaran is writing in Arabic alphabet and language. Covering of body or wearing hajib is as results excessive sun rays to prevent the radiating ray on their skin.
Having Emir is all about Arabic culture and traditions.
It baffles when I see my Hausa or Yoruba people adopting Arabic culture in the name of practicing Islam thereby discarding their own cultural appropriation.
However, am not against anyone adopting or practicing whatever culture like Arabic culture (Islam) rather, becoming extremist in the name of the culture or religion should be condemned.
Every human being on earth has the right to worship what they want to worship or adopt whatever culture they wished to, as long as they do not infringe on the rights of the other.
Isese is Yoruba culture just like Islam is Arabic culture and it should be respected.
The isese worshipers worship their god just like you Islam worship their god, Allah too.