In a dazzling display of culture and tradition, the Yoruba community in Brazil illuminated the Municipal of Itaqua, in the eastern zone of Sao Paulo, Brazil, on April 27th. Organized in collaboration with the Instituto África 54 in Itaquaquecetuba, Sao Paulo, the event celebrated the spirit of Omoluabi, captivating both Yoruba dignitaries and Brazilians alike.
The festivities, comprising lectures, dance performances, and musical showcases, showcased the vibrancy of Yoruba culture to the Brazilian audience for the first time. Notable dignitaries, including Oba Ogboni Adekunle Aderonmu, Olorin Oba Ile Oodua KFA Valentine, Prince Adewale Adimula, Lili Brito, Eldes Souza, Chief Olanrewaju Aderonmu, and several others graced the event with their presence, highlighting the significance of Yoruba culture and literature.
Oba Aderonmu, delivering a stirring lecture titled “YORUBA: OUR LEGACY, OUR PRIDE,” emphasized the rich history and enduring identity of the Yoruba people. He spoke passionately about reclaiming the narrative of Yoruba history, tracing their roots back to the great Oduduwa and celebrating their cultural resilience and excellence.
The event culminated in a glamorous ceremony where awards and recognition were bestowed upon deserving dignitaries, further cementing the significance of the occasion. As Brazilians danced alongside Yoruba chiefs and princes, the Instituto Cultural Africa 54 Festival became a fact to the power of cultural exchange and the beauty of unity in diversity.
In recent years, the Yoruba community in Brazil, widely known as Egbe Omo Oodua, has made significant contributions to the promotion of African culture and tradition in the country.
“It is a source of pride to be here and once again share the beauty of Yoruba tradition throughout Brazil. It is our ancestral duty to uphold such traditions. I express my gratitude to Instituto África 54 , the organizers of this event,” said Oba (Ogboni) Adekunle Aderonmu, who also highlighted his works on Afro-cultural studies in Brazil.
