Day 7 of the Lidero Festival: Funfair, Pageantry, and Cultural Pride
Day 7 of the Lidero Festival: Funfair, Pageantry, and Cultural Pride
By:Bamgbose Adedamola
Day 7 of the Lidero Festival was a vibrant mix of excitement, elegance, and tradition.
The morning opened at St. Paul School, Ayepe Road, with the Kids and Young Adults Funfair. The atmosphere was lively, filled with games, music, and fun activities that gave the younger generation a memorable taste of the festival spirit.
In the evening, the spotlight shifted to the Lord Bashy Event Center for the Beauty Pageant and Award Night. The stage glittered as contestants for both the Miss Onigele and Miss Lidero 2025 titles stepped forward in grace and confidence.
Among the Miss Onigele contestants—Oshoko Rachael, Adebanjo Opeyemi, Sonubi Pelumi, Jimoh Serah, Olatunji Orebowale, Zainab Adenike Akinwunmi, Akinfolarin Oreoluwa, and Sogade Zainab—it was Oshoko Rachael who clinched the crown as Miss Onigele 2025.
For the Miss Lidero 2025 contest, featuring Queen Yekeen Opeyemi, Loveth Fadipe, Rufai Suliyat, Blessing Adeyemi, Agboola Queensarah, Anu Sodunke, and Ogunlesi Christianah, the title went to Sikiru Oluwatosin, whose elegance and poise earned her the audience’s admiration.
The evening was further enriched with the Onigele Ogun display and presentation of awards across categories, making Day 7 a true showcase of culture and creativity.
Now, with just one day left for the grand finale, anticipation is at its peak as Sagamu prepares for the curtain call on this unforgettable celebration.
