Renowned Yoruba artist and cultural icon, Prince Tunde Odunlade, has described the Ìtànṣán Art Fest as one of the best cultural events in recent times, likening it to a “mini FESTAC” that is bringing dying traditions back to life.
Speaking with The Lagos Voice at the “Beacon of the Ancestors” festival held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Adeline Hall, Lead City University, Ibadan, the veteran artist and FESTAC ’77 alumnus expressed strong appreciation for the initiative.
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“Today’s event is the best, because some people thought our culture has died especially when FESTAC ceased to continue. But here we are today, with mini FESTAC being brought back to life,” Prince Tunde Odunlade said.
He revealed that next year marks a significant milestone for FESTAC. “However, next year 2027, there’s going to be a celebration of FESTAC in Lagos organized by Yinka Abioye, that’s going to be 50 years of its celebration. For us to have Ìtànṣán today, it is like preparations towards FESTAC, which is the way by which we Africans have to celebrate ourselves in grand style,” he added.
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Prince Tunde Odunlade commended the convener, Adewunmi Itansan (Adekunle Adewunmi Elizabeth), for her vision and courage.
“I commend Adewunmi Adekunle for this beautiful job and I pray God continues to guide her. Adewunmi has done this, encouraging young people to stand up for culture. What she has done is called ‘Kama ba gbagbe’ in Yoruba, ‘not to forget’.”
The celebrated batik artist, actor, and musician went further to celebrate Yoruba culture as unmatched. “Our culture has come to stay, because it’s vibrant, and it’s the greatest. I have been around the world and I know other cultures, but compared to Yoruba culture, I will say Yoruba is the best. It’s the culture that recognises the Omoluabi in us, it’s the culture that establishes fashion, and even brilliant political exposition,” he declared.
