Benin History & Research Centre in Diaspora

The City of Toronto's Chief Curator, Tara Chadwick (former curator at the ROM Museum), visited Queen Idia House Art Gallery on Sept 8th, 2025.  It was a part of our efforts to expand and partner with various museums and art institutions in the City of Toronto!  Thanks to Councillor Holyday (Etobicoke Centre) for supporting our proposed expansion of the gallery! 

  We are excited to share some stunning pictures from the recent Edo Language Day celebration, which took place on August 9th and 13th, 2025, in Toronto. This event showcased the beauty of our culture through vibrant attire and inspiring cultural displays.  Among the dignitaries who attended this year's event were the Hon. Jean Augustine, Former MPP Faisal Hassan (Toronto), Dr. Harris Enabulele from New Jersey, Edo’s former First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, Prince Ephraim Odiakosa Nwabuokei from Washington, D.C., Ms. Vera Eniso Ogiorumua (Toronto), and Itohan Evbagharu (Toronto), among others.  The celebration was a resounding success, filled with colorful attire and captivating cultural displays that truly highlighted the richness of our heritage.