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Today, I attended the Eyo Festival in Lagos, and what I experienced was far from what social media usually shows.

At first, the atmosphere was chaotic and frightening. Masquerades were beating people with sticks, crowds were running, and I was almost attacked myself. People began removing their shoes and walking barefoot, and I followed — not out of curiosity, but out of fear.

This experience forced me to understand why the Eyo Festival was restricted and suspended for years due to security concerns. What many people call a “festival” is actually a deep cultural and ancestral tradition, one that demands respect, preparation, and understanding.

Later, the tension eased. We were allowed to move with the masquerades as they danced and paraded through the streets, revealing the beauty, history, and meaning behind the chaos.

This video is not made to mock or glorify violence. It is an honest documentation of culture — raw, intense, and real.

If you’ve ever attended the Eyo Festival, share your experience in the comments.
And if you’re planning to attend one day, let this video prepare you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlFwCfgnLCw

Meh. Lagos something. I am not interested. It is Detty December which concerns me. Why should I risk my life and properties from going to view masquerades?

ayloveit:
Today, I attended the Eyo Festival in Lagos, and what I experienced was far from what social media usually shows.

At first, the atmosphere was chaotic and frightening. Masquerades were beating people with sticks, crowds were running, and I was almost attacked myself. People began removing their shoes and walking barefoot, and I followed — not out of curiosity, but out of fear.

This experience forced me to understand why the Eyo Festival was restricted and suspended for years due to security concerns. What many people call a “festival” is actually a deep cultural and ancestral tradition, one that demands respect, preparation, and understanding.

Later, the tension eased. We were allowed to move with the masquerades as they danced and paraded through the streets, revealing the beauty, history, and meaning behind the chaos.

This video is not made to mock or glorify violence. It is an honest documentation of culture — raw, intense, and real.

If you’ve ever attended the Eyo Festival, share your experience in the comments.
And if you’re planning to attend one day, let this video prepare you.