The Yorubas in the treasure of Nigeria come with unique identity, arts, culture and belief. These Egba descendants influence a great deal in the diaspora, and hold flexible rich cultural traits to foster the Egba and/or Yoruba cultures together and connect as people of Yoruba origin in North America. The 38th Bi-Annual Egba National Conference did not happen as a slogan but as an unforgettable and sensational event that followed the seamless transition from the punctilio of conference procedures to the relaxed aura of a gala dinner.
The people of Egbaland from Nigeria, West Africa are well known as aficionados of structured order for others to emulate. According to the Egba National Anthem as composed by Cannon Josiah Jesse Ransome-Kuti (The popular Afro-music pioneer’s; Fela Anikulapo Ransome-Kuti’s grandfather) on June 27, 1922.
“Such is the place where I was brought up the land of freedom. I will make Abeokuta my glory I will stand tall on Olumo Rock Rejoice in the name of Egba I, a child of Lisabi.
Chorus: “Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice on Olumo Rock, Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice atop the Rock of Olumo” [I am not conversant with the rest, laughing ….]
This year, 2024 national conference, put together by the Egba Heritage Association Canada was a successful all-around occasion.
The Egba National Association USA – Canada comprises of different chapters from North America (majorly Canada and USA). They are:
- Abeokuta Descendants Association, Baltimore Maryland
- Olumo Progressive Association, Toronto Canada
- Egba Heritage Association, Toronto Canada
- Egba-Yewa Descendants Union, Denver Colorado
- Egba Descendants Association, Dallas/Fort-Worth, Texas
- Egba Club of Detroit, Detroit Michigan
- Egba United of Florida, Miami Florida
- Egba Association of Georgia, Atlanta Georgia
- Egba Progressive Association, Houston Texas
- Lisabi Elite Association, Houston Texas
- Egba Descendants Association, Minnesota
- Egba Club of New York City, New York
- The Olumo Progressive Association Inc., New York – New Jersey
- Egba-Yewa Descendants Association Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Egba Solidarity Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Egba-Yewa Descendants Association, Washington DC
- Egba Unity of Chicago, Chicago Illinois
- Egba Association of Indiana, Indianapolis
- Egba Descendants Association, Rhode Island
The occasion which centered on unity, peace and progress put forward a fun element of entertainment, fundraising, cultural presentations and value, that echoed fathomless connections and ethos of the Egba National Association. It wasn’t just an event but a big occasion that met and exceeded expectation in all.
Musical entertainment orchestrated by Jimi Alasela & his melody was the pinnacle of the gala night that would for long remain fixed in the mind of the guests, friends and members – an ambience of an environment including the dining experience, in a league of its own was a perfect segue for an indelible enjoyment.
An occasion that remains etched keepsake in the memories of people, resonated on a deep level with Association’s theme long after the curtain was drawn.
Do not forget the 9th Biennial National Convention happening in Minnesota, United States of America on August 30 to September 2, 2024, themed: Cultural Preservation Diaspora Perspective.
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