How Isese Day Is Reclaiming Its Place In Yoruba Society

The sound of the Bàtá drum carries a familiar message across Yorùbá communities today as the people mark Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day, a celebration of traditional religion, culture and ancestral heritage. For many adherents, however, the day is about much more than drumming, dancing and colourful displays. It is a time to reconnect with a tradition that …