Isara Afotamodi Trendsetters

GRAND FINALE: 56TH AFOTAMODI FESTIVAL Venue: Isara Secondary School Field Theme: Promoting Our Culture and Heritage Date: 8th Nov., 2025 The curtain draws on the 56th Anniversary of the Afotamodi Festival, a celebration that has once again illuminated the spirit of Isara Remo with pride, joy, and togetherness. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Cb3eGHqUZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr _Click the link for more pictures and videos_ This year’s festival has not only showcased our rich cultural heritage but also reflected the power of unity that defines us as a people. From the planning committee to the traditional council, from community leaders to the youths and women's groups, everyone played a vital role in making this year’s celebration a resounding success. The unity and cooperation witnessed throughout the festival reaffirm that when we come together with one heart and purpose, we can achieve remarkable things. It was this collective spirit that ensured smooth organisation, vibrant participati...

COUNTDOWN TO AFOTAMODI DAY 2025 Let's talk about it… Topic of Discussion:  THE REASON WHY SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF ISARA ARE HAILED AS OMO AFOTAMODI AND HOW THE FESTIVAL STARTED 56 YEARS AGO. Lanre Fidelity 6th November, 2025.  Isara Remo is an ancient town in Remoland, founded by Prince Adeyemo Ode-Omo-Ooni, an Ife prince descended from Ooni Osinkanlu. Prince Adeyemo was a fearless hunter whose exploits in the 15th century echoed across the nooks and crannies of Yorubaland. It is from this heroic legacy that the sons and daughters of Isara are proudly hailed with the cognomen: “Omo Afotamodi.” As proud children of the soil, we feel deeply honoured whenever we are greeted as: “Omo Afotamodi k’ogun ma wọlu” meaning “Children of Afotamodi, whose fortifications are rich in ammunition, may war never penetrate our land.” The Origin of Afotamodi In those days, wars were a constant reality worldwide. Africa was not exempt, and in Yorubaland, inter-ethnic wars were frequent. Prince Adeye...

📢 PRESS STATEMENT ODEMO OF ISARA Isara Youth Council Meets with the Kingmakers As the Otete Ruling House and the Kingmakers of Isara prepare for the historic selection of the next Odemo of Isara, the Isara Youth Council (IYC) has taken a bold step to ensure transparency, peace, and unity in the process. On Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, the IYC executives, led by Comrade Bashir Soyemi (President), met with the Kingmakers at the Palace of the Odemo of Isara. The youth body presented a well-prepared document that reflected the collective voice of the patriotic youth of Isara on the ongoing selection process. The Oluwo of Isara, Chief Sodade, and the Apena of Isara, Chief Soyombo, warmly received the delegation and praised the IYC for their thoughtfulness and intervention. 🔑 Highlights from the Meeting: ✅ Purpose of the Visit: Appreciation of the Kingmakers. Appeal for a peaceful and transparent process. Call to avoid litigations that may drag the town backward. ✅ IYC’s Key Demands: A pe...