Sowore condemns abuse of TikToker at Oloolu festival
A female TikTok content creator was reportedly subjected to traditional cleansing after filming a procession linked to the Oloolu festival in Ibadan. Omoyele Sowore criticized the incident, calling it an abuse of human dignity and urging the abandonment of oppressive cultural practices. The woman, identified as Wasilat, denied filming the sacred masquerade or dying, contrary to social media rumours. The event has sparked widespread discussion about cultural traditions and human rights.
What happened
- Omoyele Sowore described the traditional cleansing of the female TikToker as an abuse of human dignity and called for an end to oppressive practices.
- The woman, Wasilat, stated she did not film the sacred Oloolu masquerade and dismissed rumours of her death.
- Videos online showed her undergoing cleansing rites, including head shaving and participation in rituals, after her family sought intervention for her health.
- The Olubadan’s spokesperson confirmed she mistakenly filmed a figure associated with Oloolu, not the masquerade itself, and later developed health issues.
- Police said they had no official record of the incident, while the Oloolu compound confirmed the woman is alive and recovering.
