Brazil : Yoruba Community Shines Bright at Afro-cultural Festival in Itaqua, Celebrating Cultural Exchange and Diversity
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 Institute 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 Africa 54 Festival became a testament to the power of cultural exchange and the beauty of unity in diversity.
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