Liken of Iwopin Kingdom Oba Sunday Agbojo has disclosed that the partnership between the kingdom and Digital Transformation Media Limited (DTML) will help project the Okosi Festival to audiences across the world through digital technology.
The agreement, signed on May 9 during the Okosi Iwopin Ajidagan 2026 Festival in Ogun State, will see DTML serve as the exclusive strategic partner for the digitalisation and promotion of the annual festival.
Speaking on the development, the monarch described the Okosi Festival as part of the history and identity of the Iwopin people.
“This is not merely the signing of an agreement; it is the opening of a new chapter in the history of our Kingdom,” he said.
“For generations, the Okosi Festival has been the heartbeat of our people.”
Oba Agbojo said the partnership would help preserve the festival while expanding its reach beyond Nigeria.
“In an age where the world is increasingly interconnected through technology, it is imperative that our heritage is not confined to our shores alone,” he said.
“Through this collaboration, the sights, sounds, and spirit of Okosi will travel beyond Iwopin, beyond Ogun State, and beyond Nigeria.”
The monarch also linked the festival to Nigeria’s participation in FESTAC ’77, saying Okosi was showcased during the cultural event held in Lagos in 1977.
He added that the initiative would support tourism, create opportunities for youths and artisans and promote economic activities in the community.
Entertainment promoter Edi Lawani, who is an advisory board member at DTML, said the partnership could help position the festival within the global tourism space.
“Today’s audience is digital. They experience culture through screens, through immersive content, through storytelling that transcends geography,” he said.
“By digitising Okosi Iwopin, we are not just preserving it; we are making it accessible to the world.”
Founder and chairman of DTML Shina Badaru said the initiative forms part of the company’s Nigeria Heritage Initiative.
According to him, DTML has secured the domain name for the project, which will serve as the digital platform for the festival.
Mr Badaru said the company plans to introduce live streaming, multimedia content and a digital archive to support the festival’s promotion.
“We are deploying a strategy that includes a dedicated digital platform, immersive multimedia content, live streaming capabilities, and the creation of a digital cultural archive,” he said.
He added that youths in the community would also receive training in digital media, content creation and event technology.
Under the agreement, DTML will handle the digitalisation and promotion of the festival, while the Iwopin Kingdom will retain cultural oversight.
