Female Royal Horse Rider, Princess Adesile Dominates Headlines Ahead Of Ojude Oba Festival 2025
Ogun State is known for its historical offerings including colourful festivals and legendary personalities both male and female. The gateway state is not done yet in terms of unearthing new talents following in the footsteps of Ogun’s iconic personalities. One name that’s commanding attention both within and outside the state is none other than the one and only Princess Adesile, the flamboyant female royal horse rider turning heads at Ojude Oba festival. Princess Adesile became a viral sensation at the 2024 Ojude Oba festival when her powerful display attracted global attention. Since then, Princess Adesile has strolled into purposeful prominence, rubbing shoulders with the high and mighty and giving her male counterparts a good run for their money.
What’s the magic behind Princess Adesile’s elevation? The answer is not far-fetched. Aside the royal DNA in her system, she has also honed her skills and master her craft. She has put in a lot of work into age-long horse riding adventure. A fine blend of tradition, royalty and fearless femininity, Princess Adesile has won hearts and fans in large numbers. And it’s no shock that she is gradually becoming the most-loved female royal horse rider at the prestigious Ojude Oba festival. A woman of many firsts – Princess Adesile is no stranger to success. She is the first widely recognised female royal rider to trend during Ojude Oba festival 2024. And that’s not all, she has been featured across popular media platforms like BellaNaija, Africa Explored and dominated TikTok with viral impact. She also bagged cultural ambassador deals for Ijebu traditions and royal lineage. As you read, she is confirmed for multiple brand collaborations and cultural storytelling projects this year.
In her words, “Being a female royal rider isn’t just about showing what’s possible. I ride to honour my heritage, and the women riders that came before me, but also to inspire a new generation to embrace our culture with confidence and pride”. Princess Adesile’s growing popularity has ignited a new wave of interest in young female cultural enthusiasts in Ijebu land and beyond. Ahead of the fast approaching Ojude Oba Festival 2025, Princess Adesile has taken the centre stage of discussion, drawing interest from media outlets, fashion designers and global brands seeking to take advantage of her growing influence to advance the visibility of their brands and products. Princess Adesile, a pride of Ijebu land is a proud Nigerian royal female horse rider and cultural figure promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Ijebu people. She is expected to light up this year’s Ojude Oba with her energetic performance. And surely, she is one of the exciting faces to look out for at Ojude Oba festival 2025.