Omidan Kakaaki 2026

Pageantry Application Form

Before You Begin

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Quick Eligibility Check

Answer all four questions before accessing the form. Only eligible applicants may proceed.

1. Are you between 18 and 25 years of age as at 19 August 2026?

Yes No

2. Are you a current undergraduate or graduate of a recognised higher institution?

Yes No

3. Are you related to Araromi Ekiti either maternally, paternally, or both?

Yes No

4. Are you currently single (not in any registered civil or traditional marriage)?

Yes No

Application Progress Step 1 of 7

Section A — Personal Information

All fields marked * are required.

Full Legal Name *

Date of Birth *

Age on 19 August 2026

Home Address *

Town / LGA / State *

Phone Number *

WhatsApp Number

Email Address * Used for all official correspondence about your application, including status updates.

Section B — Eligibility Details & Documents

Accepted file formats: JPG, PNG, PDF. Max 5 MB per file.

NIN / National ID Number *

Proof of Age (ID Document) * NIN slip, international passport, birth certificate, or WAEC certificate.

Academic Status *

Name of Institution *

Course / Programme of Study *

Year of Graduation (or Expected) *

Proof of Student / Graduate Status * Student ID, enrolment letter, degree certificate, or NYSC card.

Basis of Community Connection *

Paternal — father is an Araromi Ekiti indigene Maternal — mother is an Araromi Ekiti indigene Both parents are Araromi Ekiti indigenes

Section C — Community & Family Connection

Father's Full Name *

Father's Hometown *

Father's LGA / State *

Mother's Full Name *

Mother's Hometown *

Mother's LGA / State *

Describe your personal connection to Araromi Ekiti * Word count: 0 / 100

Section D — Wardrobe Confirmation

Selecting "I do not currently have this" is not a disqualifier — it simply triggers a note from the Directorate.

English dress (formal / cocktail length) *

I have this I do not currently have this

Casual native dress (Ankara / Aso-Oke / Adire or equivalent Yoruba casual) *

I have this I do not currently have this

Traditional attire (full Ekiti/Yoruba ceremonial — gele, ipele, iro and buba) *

I have this I do not currently have this

Describe your plan for the outstanding outfit(s) * Word count: 0 / 150

Section E — Education & Background

Highest Qualification Obtained (or current level) *

Current Occupation (if any)

Languages Spoken *

Yoruba English Igbo Hausa French Other

Languages Written *

Yoruba English Igbo Hausa French Other

Section F — Talent & Cultural Performance

Each contestant performs a 3-minute talent or cultural demonstration on stage.

Type of Talent / Performance *

Description of Performance * Word count: 0 / 200

Section G — References

Two references required: one community reference and one institutional reference.

Community Referee

Full Name *

Title / Position *

Phone Number *

Organisation / Community *

Institutional Referee

Full Name *

Position *

Phone Number *

Institution Name *

Section H — Health Declaration

Do you have any physical or medical condition the Directorate should be aware of? *

Yes No

Brief Details (treated as confidential)

I confirm I am in good general health and physically able to participate in the full programme of the Omidan Kakaaki 2026 Pageantry. *

Section I — Parental / Guardian Consent

This section is required because you are under 20 years of age.

Guardian's Full Name *

Relationship to Applicant *

Guardian's Phone Number *

Guardian's Occupation

I, the parent / guardian named above, consent to this applicant's participation in the Omidan Kakaaki 2026 Pageantry and confirm all information provided is accurate. *

Section J — Community Vision Statement

"If you become Omidan Kakaaki 2026, what specific action will you take to serve the Araromi Ekiti community during your reign?"

This is a scored judging criterion — 20% of your total score. Your submitted text is visible to the judging panel.

Word count: 0 / 250

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Section K1 — Passport Photograph

Head and shoulders only — used on your application profile and programme booklet.

Requirements:

Format: JPG or PNG only — max 3 MB
Minimum 400 × 500 px, plain or neutral background
Head and shoulders only, face clearly visible
Recent — taken within the last 6 months

Upload Passport Photograph *

Section K2 — Full-Length Photograph

Full standing body shot — used for the public voting display and judging panel.

Requirements:

Format: JPG or PNG only — max 5 MB
Full standing pose, full body visible from head to toe
Plain or neutral background, good lighting
Recent — taken within the last 6 months

Upload Full-Length Photograph *

Section L — Form Fee / Sponsorship

Choose how your application fee is being covered.

I am paying the ₦10,000 fee I have a sponsorship / waiver code

Application Fee: ₦10,000.00 — NON-REFUNDABLE
Pay to the official festival account, then enter your transaction reference below. Do not submit this form before making payment.

Payment Method *

Bank / Platform Name *

Transaction / Teller Reference Number *

Payment Date *

Sponsored Application
Enter the sponsorship/waiver code given to you by the Central Planning Committee. No payment is required if the code is valid.

Sponsorship / Waiver Code *

Section M — Image & Media Consent

"I consent to the Kakaaki Oba Festival Central Planning Committee and the Omidan Kakaaki Pageantry Directorate using my photograph, video recordings, and likeness taken during the pageantry process and on 19 August 2026 for all promotional, documentary, social media, programme booklet, press release, and archival purposes related to the Kakaaki Oba Festival. This consent is freely given, unpaid, and is not limited in time or territory."

I read and agree to the image & media consent statement above. *

Section N — Applicant Declaration

All information I have provided in this form is true, accurate, and complete.
I understand that providing false or misleading information will result in my immediate disqualification.
I voluntarily accept the eligibility rules, terms, conditions, and Code of Conduct of the Omidan Kakaaki 2026 Pageantry.
I confirm I am available for all mandatory orientation and rehearsal sessions and for the full event day of 19 August 2026.
I grant my consent to the use of my image and media recordings as stated in Section M of this form.

I read and agree to all five points of the applicant declaration above. *

Type Your Full Name to Confirm * Your typed name serves as your digital signature confirming this declaration.

By submitting, your IP address and timestamp will be recorded as the digital equivalent of a signed declaration. A confirmation of your application reference number will be sent to your email address, and may also be sent via WhatsApp/SMS.

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