Osun Osogbo Votary Maid (Arugba) Weds
After playing a prominent role in the Osun Osogbo festival for 12 years, the votary maid (Arugba Osun), Osuntomi Ewatomilola Omolara, is now married.
Rumour had swelled before this year’s festival that this year’s would be the last that would be performing the duty as the votary maid.
Those rumours have been laid to rest as pictures of the former votary maid alongside her husband were posted on social media.
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The former votary maid (Arugba) performed the duty for 12 years.
She was a Junior Secondary school student when she first carried the sacred calabash.
Meanwhile, Netizens congratulated the new couple after their photos were shared online.
Adherents and lovers of the Osun Osogbo will now be eager to know who the next votary maid (Arugba) will be.
Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.
