I was forced to claim illness, TikToker recounts ordeal over Oloolu masquerade rites

A TikToker alleges she was forced to claim illness and undergo rituals after a viral video about the Oloolu masquerade, contradicting earlier reports.

By Adeola Badru The Oloolu family in Ibadan, Oyo State, has defended the traditional cleansing performed on TikToker Wasilat Olalere after she recorded and shared footage from the annual Oloolu masquerade festival. The family said the exercise was carried out in line with longstanding customs surrounding the festival,