The white-clad Eyo masquerades represent the spirits of the dead and are referred to in Yoruba as ‘agogoro Eyo’. The origins of the Eyo Festival are found in the inner workings of the secret societies of Lagos where the masquerades ensure safe passage for the spirit of Kings and notable Chiefs into the afterlife.
The white-clad Eyo masquerades represent the spirits of the dead and are referred to in Yoruba as ‘agogoro Eyo’. The origins of the Eyo Festival are found in the inner workings of the secret societies of Lagos where the masquerades ensure safe passage for the spirit of Kings and notable Chiefs into the afterlife.
