Osun Worshipers in Osogbo: An Analysis of the Factors Influencing Participations of the Osun Festival in Southwestern Nigeria

This study investigates the factors influencing Osun festival participation in southwestern Nigeria. Primary data was collected through questionnaire administration on members of host communities. Secondary number buildings were obtained from high-resolution satellite imagery and maps sourced Cooperative Information Network (COPINE) National Space Research Development Agency (NASRDA). A systematic sampling procedure adopted to select 3% estimated 10,913 within designated zones Osogbo based degree homogeneity inhabitants. In this case, 327 respondents sampled Osogbo. Data analyzed using Mean Index (MI) Factor analysis (Principal component analysis). Findings revealed that 45 out 49 variables subjected factor contributed explaining 79.8% variation festival. They are categorized under four factors: Sociodemographic, Psychosocial, Basic Facilities/Amenities, Environmental /Mobility Factors.