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A sacred royal gong displayed before Yoruba chiefs during an important leadership ceremony in Owo.

The King’s Gong of Owo

Many generations ago, in the ancient Kingdom of Owo, one of the most treasured symbols of royal authority was a ceremonial gong known as Agogo Oba, the King’s Gong. Crafted by master metalworkers and preserved within the royal palace, the gong was believed to represent the voice of the kingdom itself. Whenever an important announcement was made, the gong was

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