By our correspondent
In a scene straight from the realm of the supernatural, Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, became the epicentre of a celestial gathering as ‘Emeres’—spiritual entities revered as Peers of Heaven—descended upon Nigeria from across the globe.
Delegates from the United Kingdom, the United States, Brazil, Venezuela, Cuba, and Trinidad and Tobago converged for a grand annual thanksgiving convention that blurred the lines between the earthly and the divine.
These delegates, men and women steeped in ancient traditions, gathered under the banner of the Progressive Peers of Heaven.
The air in Osogbo was thick with the scent of incense and the echoes of ancient chants, as these mystical beings engaged in sacred rituals, propitiations to spiritual entities, and fervent dances that seemed to connect the earth to the heavens.
At the helm of this spiritual convergence was Priestess Elebuibon Oyelola, the revered General Overseer of the group. She spoke of a purpose greater than any earthly mission: the unification of heavenly peers from every corner of the globe to form an invincible force against the evils plaguing humanity.
“Our aim is to gather all heavenly mates under one umbrella to combat the negative energies that threaten our world. United, our positive energies can dispel the darkness,” she declared, her voice carrying the weight of millennia-old wisdom.
The convention, however, was more than just a spiritual retreat; it was a reunion of souls bound by their ethereal origins. For the delegates based in Nigeria, it was a chance to reconnect with their kin from distant lands. As they embraced and exchanged stories, the convention became a vivid tapestry of cultures, each thread a testament to their shared celestial heritage.
But the gathering was not without a stark reminder of the mortal world’s challenges. Priestess Oyelola addressed the current hardships facing Nigeria, urging the nation’s citizens to abandon their habit of cursing their leaders and the land itself. “Our words have power,” she warned.
“If we continue to speak negatively about our country, we will manifest those very realities. Instead, we must speak positivity into existence.”
Her counsel was echoed by Osunlola Ifakemi, a delegate from Texas, USA, who spoke of the profound joy she finds in these annual gatherings. For her, the convention is a sanctuary—a place where she can commune with her heavenly peers and renew the bonds that transcend the physical realm.
As the convention unfolded just days before the grand finale of the Osun-Osogbo cultural festival, the significance of this gathering was felt not only in Osogbo but across the spiritual planes. It was a celebration of unity, of ancient traditions, and of the eternal struggle between light and darkness. In the heart of Osun State, the ‘Emeres’ and Ogbanjes stood as a testament to the enduring power of the spiritual, a force that defies time, space, and the very fabric of reality.
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