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Masquerade Comes Out Unhurt After Being Set Ablaze During Festival In Ogun [Video]

An Ogun Masquerade, Danafojura pulled a deadly fire stunt at an event attended by residents of the state at Ojude Oba Festival on 13th August 2019.

A day after every “Sallah’ celebration, the people and indigene of Ogun usually go to celebrate with their king in his palace.

During the celebration, a Masquerade, Danafojura whose name means “Burn alive and walkway” got set on fire. He, however, walked through the fire without getting hurt.

Watch the video below:

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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