Benin History & Research Centre in Diaspora

We had the opportunity to meet the Member of Parliament of Brampton Centre, Shafqat Ali on November 15th, 2024. The hospitality in his office was great.

We were invited to Queens Park on Nov 27th, 2024 to the launch of Rosemary Brown Racial Justice Award. I had the pleasure to meet the NDP opposition leader, Marit Stiles and some other political leaders! The next award event is scheduled for February 2025. ~~ Nekpen Obasogie

We celebrated our end-of-year cultural party at Queen Idia House Art Gallery in Brampton on December 28, 2024! It was an ecstatic moment for all the attendees. The cultural performance by Mrs. Edith Idemudia was an intriguing and entertaining part of the program. Click on the link to watch the live performance on NEBO TV's YouTube channel https://youtu.be/RPy8EbXvOng?si=JOxgBlOOZU-e7nPa Queen Idia House Art Gallery is an oasis of serenity and cultural splendor. I designed it for art lovers, researchers, and relaxation in Brampton. ~~~Nekpen Obasogie

The Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), Brampton Centre, Charmaine Williams (Minister), organized a Christmas party yesterday (December 20, 2024) in Brampton. It was a pleasure to meet the Minister and discussed briefly about my projects in Brampton. I also received words of encomium from an amazing Councillor, Monica Singh Soares. I look forward to working collaboratively with these great women in service.

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 OISE/University of Toronto, Canada. The 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 parliament. Canadian Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), David Smith, gave awards to the Committee Members of Edo Language Day Worldwide in Toronto, appreciating their efforts and commitment toward developing arts and culture in Canada. Contact us to get a copy of the full magazine. Email: nigeriancanadiancentre@gmail.com.

Ugbe Heritage Foundation invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on Book Launch and Donation for Reconstruction of Ancient Palace of Ugbe.  Time: Dec 14, 2024 12:00 PM  Eastern Time   6:00 PM Nigerian Time -  Venue: Washington DC In support of Prince Ephraim O. Nwabuokei and The Ugbe Heritage Foundation, let us join hand to rebuild the Ancient Palace of Ugbe which was destroyed by the British during the Ekumeku War in year 1901. Donation Link: https://www.ugbehfoundation.org/buildingsmonumentsandmuseums Direct Acc# 5733742636, Capitol One Bank Ugbe Heritage Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit Philanthropic Organization. Donations are tax deductible. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87335218981?pwd=LFBaqBeaoZO0NkbFDuKX9HGFzwM2Wp.1 Meeting ID: 873 3521 8981 Passcode: 579267 One tap mobile +15642172000,,87335218981#,,,,*579267# US +16469313860,,87335218981#,,,,*579267# US Dial by your location * +1 564 217 2000 US * +1 646 931 3860 US * +1 669 444 9171 US *...

In 1961, Queen Elizabeth II made history by dancing with Ghana’s President Kwame Nkrumah at a farewell ball in Accra during her tour in Africa—a powerful symbol of unity in the Commonwealth at that time.