Eyo is a popular Lagosian masquarae, no doubt about that. But, why is it always wearing a hat? And, why white hat and not other colors

adeara: Eyo is a popular Lagosian masquarae, no doubt about that. But, why is it always wearing a hat? And, why white hat and not other colors

JAMB question

there are different colours representing different families and also the deities they worship (i think).

adeara: Eyo is a popular Lagosian masquarae, no doubt about that. But, why is it always wearing a hat? And, why white hat and not other colors

Nope their are different colours to the hat depending on the family/clan they are representing
the colours I know are purple, red, black the popular white, green and blue. These colours are to show the part of eko you are from.

What does the wide brimmed hat signify or represent ?

I learnt its also referred to "adamu Orisha" . Adamu normally is a hausa name, does it mean something else in Yoruba?

Eyo in Lagos is a joke. It is meaningless. If one wants to see masquerades or know about masquerades, they should come to Igboland or eastern Nigeria.
Have a look at this eyo here, does it mean anthing to you. What a joke called eyo.

^^^^cmon dont be so mean. so what that man riding a bike in Eyo COstume is a good sign and portrays how trad. religion is progressive and unhindered by changing times.

ifyalways: What does the wide brimmed hat signify or represent ?

I learnt its also referred to "adamu Orisha" . Adamu normally is a hausa name, does it mean something else in Yoruba?

The hat was styled to copy the wide brimmed ceremonial crown worn by Lagos kings in the past.

This Adamu Orisa is the same as Adam and from where the hausa Adamu came from. In Yorubaland Adamu Orisa is a deity of the earth and is connected with Ogboni which is the mystical order of the earth.

did they started eyo masquarade festival with d use of d hat or hat was latter introduce

Dudu_Negro:

The hat was styled to copy the wide brimmed ceremonial crown worn by Lagos kings in the past.

This Adamu Orisa is the same as Adam and from where the hausa Adamu came from. In Yorubaland Adamu Orisa is a deity of the earth and is connected with Ogboni which is the mystical order of the earth.

Chief negro !
Thanks.

adeara: did they started eyo masquarade festival with d use of d hat or hat was latter introduce

It was started with the use of the hat.

Evensef our dear Gej and Sambo had hats made for them....in Nigerian color of course

thank u dudu negro. but do dat mean every body in eyo family has d rit 2 wear 1 and is it all d time or only durin festival

Who can dress like Eyo?

StarFlux: Who can dress like Eyo?

Eko families.

adeara: thank u dudu negro. but do dat mean every body in eyo family has d rit 2 wear 1 and is it all d time or only durin festival

Yes, every family member of the Eyo family is qualified to participate and wear the costume but only during the event. Howevet not all of them use that qualification.

There are four aspects to the Eyo festival

1. the ritual
2. the parade
3. the fraternal bonding
4. the visitations

The ritual starts days before the event.

The event day opens with a cleansing where the deity Eyo themselves come out very early and bless the day. Then the ruling houses Eyo follow for the parade of colors and gaiety and fanfare. The parade outing promotes fraternity and bonding between the rulers and the wards and their families and also for visitors and guests.

The Eyo must retire back home before sunset. No Eyo must be out when Adimu comes out. After dark, Adimu itself comes out. Adimu must pay visit to all the royal family quarters and exchange greetings and pleasantries with their lineage head. Adimu will also stop at two very important places on its way to visit at the Oba's palace.

1. The Idito shrine
2. The Ado shrine

i gues dudu negro is wel verse in lagos culture, pls can u tel me d name of d head cover of d so call 'wite cap lagos chief'

Related question, is oro a masquerade or a festival?

In places like Ajiran, ikate etc(lagos) I learnt they observe "oro" every 7 or 8 days midnight to dawn only. Why's that?the oro I know is celebrated once every 4 years or so.