Udiroko is the annual festival of Ado-Ekiti, hosted by the Ewi of Ado.
- Type
- Festival
- Nature of the record
- Contemporary practice
- Category
- Festivals & ceremonies
- When observed
- Annually
- Current status
- Active
- Scope
- Community
Udiroko is the annual festival of Ado-Ekiti, hosted by the Ewi of Ado. Reporting on the 2025 festival, the Ekiti State Government quoted the Ewi as saying that it has been turned from a purely traditional event into a platform for community development, and that it has been the springboard for projects including the Great Fajuyi Hall and a modern palace. The governor described it as a testament to the Ewi's leadership in sustaining Ekiti tradition.
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Archive ID: CULT-UDIROKO-FESTIVAL · Last updated 7 October 2026.
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