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Lady Aghabiomon Ogbeiwi has Arrived Toronto from New York Ahead of the 2023 Edo Language Day Worldwide

A Steel of Edo Culture, Lady Aghabiomon Ogbeiwi has arrived Toronto from New York yesterday, August 8th, 2023 ahead of the Edo Language Day Worldwide. The event is schedule for August 12th and 13th, 2023.  Lady Aghabiomon is one of the Edo Elders nominated for the 2023 Edo Elders Award: a part of the Edo Language Day programs. Everyone is invited to join or follow us on our social media handles on August 12th and 13th. To attend the in-person events in Toronto and Edo State please email us at edolanguage2023@gmail.com.



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