Olarooye Osun Worship
Channel: fourierTF
Date: 2012-12-14

A part of "Osogbo Historical Composition" by Okonfo Rao Kawawa, a Yoruba opera telling the founding legend of Osogbo, Nigeria as well as the origin of its Osun festival. Complete video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSKUWqjmZCg

Olarooye is crowned as king by goddess Osun, who assures protection to the city that Olarooye and Timehin will found. They worship her and promise to celebrate the Osun festival every year.

Performed by Okonfo Rao Kawawa (Olarooye), Oladayo Omoniyi (Osun), Ayandare Amed (Timehin) and Quadri Wasiu Alabi (Yalu talking drum). For further information see www.okonfo-rao-kawawa.de