Alaafin Reaffirms Dedication to Promoting Yoruba Culture Globally
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has reaffirmed his commitment to the global promotion of Yoruba heritage and traditions.
He made the pledge on Friday while receiving executive members of the ‘Ọmọ Yorùbá Àtàtà Socio-cultural Initiative’ (ỌYÀSI) at his Boroboro Palace in Oyo town.
Highlighting the uniqueness and richness of Yoruba culture, the monarch emphasized the importance of sharing it with the wider world. He also expressed readiness to collaborate with ỌYÀSI to enhance the preservation and promotion of Yoruba cultural values.
Chairman of ỌYÀSI, Mr. Ọlawale Ajao, said the group aims to globally promote Yoruba culture and is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
He revealed that one of their key projects is the proposed annual “World Head-dress Day,” which seeks UNESCO’s recognition to celebrate traditional headwear globally.
Ajao added that the initiative could unveil the symbolic significance of head-dresses across cultures while also boosting economic opportunities in Yorubaland and Nigeria.
