Kosoko, Oloja Royal Families To Celebrate 151 Years Of Oba Kosoko’s Transition

The King Kosoko Royal Family and Oloja Chieftaincy Family of Lagos, home and abroad, have put every activity in place to celebrate the 151st anniversary of the transition of the revered former King and Oloja of Lagos, Oba Kosoko.

According to a statement issued by the families, this year’s celebration is themed, “The Reminiscence”, and it was scheduled to hold on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the historic King Kosoko Palace/Memorial Museum, Ereko in Lagos.

The statement signed by the Consultant on Media and Publicity to the Oloja of Lagos–elect, Prince Abiola Olojo-Kosoko, the celebration will be marked with Traditional, Christian and Muslim prayers as as the general public has been invited to the celebration.

The statement said that late Oba Kosoko passed on April 15, 1872, and was buried on April 25, 1872. He reigned between 1845 and 1851 as Oba of Lagos, and later became the Oloja of Lagos, after returning from Epe.

“The late Oba Kosoko is known for his military nature, economic acumen and leadership. The history of Lagos will never be complete without mentioning his name, particularly for the economic prosperity of ‘Eko’ (Lagos Island) and the importance he brought to the stool of Lagos.”

The celebration will kicks off on Saturday at 7am with traditional prayers at the King Kosoko palace.

This will be followed by the Christian Thanksgiving prayers at 12noon.

The Muslim Fiddau prayers, which will commence at 4.30pm, will be anchored by the League of Imams in Ereko and Olowogbowo, while the Muslim faithful at the programme and Ereko area will be provided with meals to break their fast.

Moreso, guests will have the opportunity to tour the renovated King Kosoko Palace and King Kosoko Museum.