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By : Joke Falaju,




11 year old Kuku Hamidah Anjolaoluwa earned recognition as the youngest female horse rider as she rode her way into the hearts of thousands at the Ojude Oba 2025 grand cultural parade.

Representing the prestigious Kuku Royal Family, Hamidah made a stunning return for her second official appearance at the annual celebration, and this year, she delivered a performance that wowed the crowd and drew iration from all corners of the festival ground.

Hamidah began horse riding at the tender age of 6, trained diligently by her father, a seasoned horseman and cultural custodian who saw not just potential in his daughter but purpose. She had appeared alongside him for years, quietly learning the ropes and earning respect behind the scenes. But it was in 2024 that everything changed.

That year, Hamidah stepped into the spotlight solo, commanding attention with a rare blend of poise, confidence, and elegance that stunned even the elders. Her performance instantly made her a standout — and the youngest female rider to ever shine in the historic parade.

“Ojude Oba is more than a festival to me. “It’s a celebration of our heritage and unity,” Hamidah shared. “Riding symbolises strength and courage. It reminds me that being a young woman doesn’t limit me — I ride to represent tradition and progress.”

In a heartwarming twist, her 2025 appearance came with extra meaning: Hamidah was ed by her 6-year-old younger brother, marking his debut ride and adding another layer of legacy and family pride to the moment.

“Before the festival, I remind myself who I am, who I represent, and why I ride,” she said.

Her father, proud and emotional, added, “This isn’t just about riding horses. It’s about raising children who understand the richness of where they come from and are proud to represent it.”

The crowd’s reaction said it all – cheers, applause, and phones lifted in the air capturing the moment a young girl, trained by her father, rode with the spirit of royalty and inspired a new generation.

Kuku Hamidah’s story is more than just a festival highlight. It’s a powerful reminder that the future of tradition is already in motion — galloping forward with pride, purpose, and possibility.

https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/11year-old-female-horse-rider-steals-the-show-at-2025-ojude-oba-festival/

It is awesome when beautiful, talent and royalty meet.

That is a real Daddy's gir there. She has learnt the ropes from her Dad.

My youngest sister. I was there live and direct. Yoruba to the world.

Omoluabi atata....gbayii, gba ope. Washere jare

A who wey gi di gal a horse deh?

Dem clans dem never rode a horse, a trek dem a trek. A we addi original horse riders enuh..

What ah bloodclaat impersonation tight yah so


Di horse a guh soon drop she pon di floor deh.. What out me say

Ride on little angel,
Tru this she can partake in polo games only if government makes serious provision for that,
Good one little angel

Horses are the most underrated animals


Where would humans be without them? There should be a day dedicated to their in human evolution. Instead we have a whole month celebrating gays.

Spits

SusanOpeyemi:
My youngest sister. I was there live and direct. Yoruba to the world.

yoruba to the world for riding Abi posing on horse

For riding horse 🏇

afi yoruba na

;DEvery tribe dey jealous Yoruba during this festival

Why is she just making the news almost a week after the event? I guess all attentions were on Mr Steeze himself, Farouk Oreagba

SapaProMax:
Horses are the most underrated animals


Where would humans be without them? There should be a day dedicated to their in human evolution. Instead we have a whole month celebrating gays.

Spits

This your comparison no work abeg

You and who celebrates gay

Risingblue008:
Ride on little angel,
Tru this she can partake in polo games only if government makes serious provision for that,
Good one little angel

Wicked soul. You wan fi kill smaddy pickney?

How people get crazy about this nonsense is just alarming.

Oh my goodness.

Seems this is the first time them dey see horse for that place. Nothing special here

SusanOpeyemi:
My youngest sister. I was there live and direct. Yoruba to the world.

You no learn to ride horse?

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm?

Why you no dey her front on top ya own horse?

This is beautiful ❤️

It’s a wonderful start for her, a booster for her self esteem. From this she can have that confidence that she is meant for greater things and go for them.

Typing:
Seems this is the first time them dey see horse for that place. Nothing special here

Wow!

An original thought!

Kudos, son!

You made what you think is a joke!

Omo Balogun and Oloriogun Kuku.

The culture is being handed over to the generation.

Zocalite:


yoruba to the world for riding Abi posing on horse

For riding horse 🏇

afi yoruba na

Yes oooo. That one too . Horses are part of our heritage.

Ehh omoluabi.


Ojude oba no be ojude okpa 😛

Beautiful. We need vids..................

Zocalite:


This your comparison no work abeg

You and who celebrates gay

What is the colour of the rock you live under

She must be a direct descendant of Balogun Kuku.
This is lovely.
The current Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu started when Muslim leaders in Ijebuland always pay homage to the Awujale of Ijebuland Ademuyewo Afidipotemole,pray for him (who himself is a newly Muslim convert) every third day of Eid-el-Adha (Ileya) festival,over the years it has become a tradition,not only on Ijebuland but in many parts of Yorubaland.

Talking of Balogun Kuku,in 1896, an incident and drama occurred on 27 September, when two reverends, Rev. R.A Conner and Rev. E.W George baptised 41 Ijebu-men with their proclamation to keep just one wife out of the many they had earlier married. This incident caused a chief whose name was identified as Chief Balogun Kuku, a prominent Ijebu son to relinquish Christianity and to embrace Islam which encourage polygamy because he had over thirty wives, over 200 slaves and other ardent followers. The chief's extreme wealth coupled with the respects the Ijebus had for attracted many converts to Islam.[8]

O kare o,
Omo ire bi iyan,
Omo Oodua atata!

Triple tuale!
🫡🫡🫡

Impressive, this would have been a good thing to do but to feed horse no be beans

Smartcitizen:
How people get crazy about this nonsense is just alarming.

Oh my goodness.

Na inferiority complex dey worry you.

The type that affects those without heritage.

His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) has always been a fan of the African girl power. He definitely will be delighted to meet with the girl