Indigenes and residents of Ede in Osun State are set to celebrate the 50th remembrance of the late Timi of Ede, Oba John Adetoyese Laoye.

He ruled the ancient town for 30 years (1945 to 1975) and died on May 15, 1975.

Chairman of the Organising Committee, Prince Steve Olusola Laoye, said although Oba Laoye died half a century ago, the proper ceremony for his departure will be a three-day programme billed for December 12 to 14, 2025.

He described Oba Laoye as a foremost traditional ruler in the old Western Nigeria who contributed immensely to the development of Arts and Culture.

“The celebration is our tribute to a king whose ideas made Ede what it is today,” Prince Laoye said.

The programme includes a commemorative statue unveiling at the Timi’s palace entrance and Laoye family House, a cultural symposium and exhibition showcasing rare photographs, artefacts and time check; and a talking drum festival.

According to Prince Laoye, the late Oba’s creative use of the talking drum created a historical signature tune for the former Nigerian Broadcasting Service to welcome the Queen of England to Ibadan.

“He used the drum to announce: ‘This is Nigeria Broadcasting Service,’ a tune that became an iconic sign-in and sign-off for the service. This innovation remains a testament to his prowess in drumming.

“Oba Laoye was also instrumental in the policy initiative that established the Department of Arts and Culture within the Ministry of Information in the Western Region. This model later influenced the creation of a federal Ministry of Information, Arts, and Culture.

“He also played a significant role in establishing the Department of Arts and Culture at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where his nephew taught the art of the talking drum, before the civil war,” Prince Laoye said.

He described the Late Timi of Ede as a detribalised monarch, “who used his wealth of experience alongside other traditional rulers to champion the establishment of inter-regional cooperation and unity among traditional rulers across Nigeria”.

He said his effort fostered great political developments in Nigeria with a strong bond in the First Republic.

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