Origin & Settlement of Oto-Awori in Lagos State
The miracle of the great and noble people of Oto-Awori Land in the extreme South West of the cradle of Yoruba race. Ile-Ife is its survival. A number of selected cognomen phrase and popular antique slogan “Oto-Awori/Iba Ile Omo”, “Omo Ajaye”, “Omo-Ode” and “Ijaliki laagbe Oto-Awori” (i.e. Ijanikin, a suburb within Oto-Awori vicinity) and indisputable testimonies to corroborate the fact that the most friendly and very accommodating people of Oto-Awori have from inception shared a common boundary with thier blood brothers from Iba Land.
Religious Activities
The city tolerated different religious groups each going about its worship without any molestation. There are different denominations of Christianity.
Egere/Woro
Egere festival may be performed during the coronation of a new king or when an important event is taking place in the community.
Gelede
This masquerade wears a wooden mask and a bulky costume. A house where all necessary preparation such as wearing of mask and multi-coloured costume...