At the inaugural ÌTÀNṢÁN Art Fest, traditional leader Mogaji Abiodun Adeyemi delivered a powerful message to Nigerian youth, indicating that they must return to their roots before they are completely lost.
Speaking to The Lagos Voice at the “Beacon of the Ancestors” themed festival held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Adeline Hall, Lead City University, Ibadan, Mogaji Adeyemi described the event as timely and essential.
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“This is a very important event, because we are getting lost and I am grateful that this event is calling us back to our tradition and culture. I find it very important,” he said.
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The festival, convened by Adewunmi Itansan (Adekunle Adewunmi Elizabeth), brought together traditional leaders, veteran artists like Prince Tunde Odunlade, students, and young creatives for art competitions, fashion shows, stage plays, and cultural exhibitions.
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Mogaji Adeyemi urged young Nigerians to be intentional about their identity and spiritual foundations. “My advice to the younger generation is to know what they are doing. If you are a Christian, Muslim or traditionalist, be sure of what you are doing. We need our conscience back,” he advised.
He stressed that cultural revival must go beyond festivals and urged traditional leaders to take concrete action in the education system. “Traditional leaders need to bring our indigenous language in schools and make it compulsory, in order to revive our culture,” Mogaji Adeyemi added.
