We are delighted to inform all Edo culture enthusiasts that Uyiedo Cultural Troupe in the United States has produced soundtracks for the 2023 Edo Language Day Worldwide. Last year, Edo citizens in the diaspora declared August 13th yearly as Edo Language Day Worldwide. This year's event has been scheduled to commence on August 12th and 13th. Hosting by NEBO TV Canada in collaboration with the Nigerian Canadian Multicultural Centre and the Edo State Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs. Shout out to the leaders of Uyiedo Cultural Troupe, a great Edo woman, Aghabiomon Ogbeiwi and Pa Omoruyi for contributing to the vitalization of Edo Language in diaspora. Wa hia ru ese! Oba gha tor kpere isee!
The 2024 Edo Language Day Worldwide program, with the theme of the Renaissance of Edo Indigenous Languages , was successfully organized in Canada on August 10, 2024. The event took place at the University of Toronto, Canada. T he First Black Female Member of Parliament in Canada, Hon. Jean Augustine gave a presentation on her visit to Benin City when she was still a member of the parliament. Canadian Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), David Smith, gave awards to the Committee Members of Edo Language Day Worldwide program in Toronto and appreciating their efforts and commitment toward developing arts and culture in Canada. Some prominent Edo personalities present at the event includes: Pa Eghianruwa Ọmọruyi, Lady Aghabiomon Ogbeiwi, and Dr. Harris Enabulele and Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana, Nosakhare Alex Ihama, Mr. Aghahowa Tunde Obazee among others. The Crown Prince of Onicha Olona (Delta State), Ephraim Odiakaosa Nwabuokei, came from Washington DC, United S...
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