IWOYE-KETU
In the Iwoye-Ketu community of the Imeko/Afon Local Government Area in Ogun State, Nigeria, the use of umbrellas for rain or sun protection is strongly discouraged. This long-standing tradition can be traced back to the 1700s and has remained unchanged despite the influence of Christianity and Islam, which have altered many other customs in the region. The Iwoye-Ketu community is home to eight distinct ethnic groups, including the Egun, Hausa, Igbo, Fulani, Igede, Ohoi, and the Yorubas. The town shares a rich history with other ancient Yoruba towns like Oyo and Ile-Ife in Osun State. According to local legend, one of the community's earliest settlers, named Olumu, migrated from Ile-Ife to Iwoye-Ketu with three significant items: a crown, a staff known as Opa Ogbo, and his deity called Orisa Oluwa. It is believed that the deity Orisa Oluwa specifically forbids the use of umbrellas in both Iwoye-Ketu and the smaller community of Wasinmi, which falls under Iwoye-Ketu's authority...