In a ground breaking, the Arole of the Source, Oba Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, has declared Tingo Drinks as the official beverages for the upcoming 6th World Omoluabi Festival in Ile Ife and Lagos.
The revelation came during a press briefing held at Eko Hotels and Suites following a special meeting of the Organizing Committee and His Majesty, the Ooni of Ife.
Expressing his unwavering support for the Yoruba Council Worldwide, which includes the Yoruba Council of Youth Worldwide (YCYW), Yoruba Council of Women Worldwide, Yoruba Council of Students, and over 40 other affiliated groups, the Ooni affirmed his endorsement of the World Omoluabi Festival, an annual event scheduled for every 1st of May.
His Majesty disclosed that the much-anticipated Tingo Drinks would be officially unveiled on April 16th, 2024, at Tingo Place, 6 Ahmed Onibudo Street, Near Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos. These drinks are produced by Imperial Beverages Limited.
Among those present at the meeting were distinguished personalities including Aare (Oba) Oladotun Hassan, President of the Yoruba Council Worldwide; Oyo Iyaloja General, Aare’birin (Princess) Folashade Azeezat Abeo NURUDEEN, Coordinator, Yoruba Council of Women Worldwide YCWW; Yeye (Barr.) Kelubia Ajose Coordinator, Yoruba Council of Lawyers; Ogbeni Abdulkabir Ajibode; Asoju Odo Alawode Rahmon Akintunde; and Yeye Toyin Hassan, among others.
This monumental decision marks a significant step in promoting indigenous products and culture, further enriching the celebration of the World Omoluabi Festival.
