Yoruba Cultural Heritage In France
OUR FOUNDATION
FRENCH-YORUBA CULTURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Honesty
Love
Good Will To Mankind
(HRM) Oba Aderounmu Bamidele Sadiq
ILUFEMILOYE ONIFRANSE 1 OBA OF YORUBA IN FRANCE
(PRESIDENT)
I am honored to welcome you all to this platform, this esteemed Yoruba community to celebrate the unity and purpose that bring us together as a community. On behalf of
Yoruba community and the Ilufemiloye Kingdom in France, I extend a warm and
wholehearted welcome to each and every one of you.
As we come together as a community, we celebrate the strength, diversity, and the
spirit that unites us.
Ola mi layo lati ki gbogbo yin kaabo si ori pèpéle yii, àwùjo yoruba yii lati se ayeye
isokan ati ète to so wa papo gege bi awujo. Loruko awon omo Yoruba ati ijoba
Ilufemiloye ni orile-ede Faranse, mo ki onikaluku yin kaabo tokantokan.
Bi a ṣe n pejọ gẹgẹbi agbegbe, a ṣe ayẹyẹ agbara, oniruuru, ati ẹmi ti o ṣọkan wa.
Mesdames et messieurs, membres estimés du patrimoine culturel yoruba en France, Amis, Familles, Nigérians de la diaspora, Nigérians du Nigeria…
Welcome
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed members of Yoruba Cultural Heritage in France,
Friends, Families, Nigerians in diaspora, Nigerians in Nigeria.
The Yorubas are a great ancient people that represents the most vibrant and successful ethnic group to come out of Africa since the early 1900’s. The Yorubas are ancestrally indigenous to the region, but claim ancestry from a god-hero named Oduduwa. Yoruba language is tonal and spoken widely across Nigeria and some other parts of the world. Yoruba communities traditionally live in agricultural compounds, and many practice their native religion featuring a vast pantheon of deities and one tradition of the Yoruba tribe is to hold a festival every year to celebrate their ancestors. Examples of Osun, Sango, Oya, Ogun, Yemoja annual festivals.
The Yoruba are distinctly known for music, defined by one of the most complex drumming cultures in the world. There are a lot of cultures in the world, and hundreds in Africa alone, but the global fascination with the Yoruba is not hard to understand.
The beauty of Yoruba language can be noticed in such class like Poetry (EWÌ, ÌJÁLÁ ỌDẸ, Ẹ̀SÀ EGÚNGÚN), Ancestral eulogies (ORÍKI ÌDÍLÉ) and so on and so forth.
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KABIYESI, OBA ADEROUNMU BAMIDELE SADIQ.
OBA ILUFEMILOYE 1 OF FRANCE.
(PRESIDENT)
AYAABA MONDIAT AYOMIDIPUPO SADIQ.
OLORI ILUFEMILOYE 1 OF FRANCE.
Explore Yoruba Culture in France:
- Engage in cultural events and experiences that bring the spirit of Yoruba to the heart of France.
- Discover the beauty of Yoruba art, music, dance, and traditions through our dynamic programs and events.
Unveil the brilliance within our community as we introduce you to our chiefs. From visionaries to trailblazers, each leader contributes to the tapestry of our success story.
French-Yoruba Cultural Heritage Foundation
Welcome to French Yoruba Cultural Heritage in France!
Discover the rich tapestry of Yoruba culture flourishing in the heart of France. Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions, captivating arts, and the thriving Yoruba community. Explore our site to connect, learn, and celebrate the enduring legacy of the Yoruba people.
The vision of the Foundation is to operate a range of programs and initiatives tailored to meet the diverse needs of various Yoruba communities in Nigeria and in Diaspora and Nigerians as a whole. Providing a good supply of water through providing boreholes, supporting healthcare facilities and food to underserved areas and to the needy.
Collaborations and Global Reach
The Foundation’s global reach doesn’t merely want to focus on the present; but also invests in the future by empowering the youth through mentorship programs, skill development initiatives, scholarships and leadership training. We also intend to offer sponsorship/ scholarships to students from Nigeria to study in France. Open up a lifeline for students who really want to study and earn a living. This is our own way of establishing the youths to be the best they can be.
LATE Ambassador KAYODE LARO.
The Nigeria Ambassador To France
Tribute to the late Ambassador
There is a popular quote that competent leaders are identified by their blueprint or roadmap which is usually backed by workable actions. This quote can confidently be ascribed to the late Amb. Kayode Laro with justification. His leadership was top notch and better by far as his presence with us narrate an amazing experience.
HONESTY
We strive for authenticity in every representation, from showcasing traditional art to organizing cultural events.
LOVE
This love transcends borders and manifests in our dedication to creating a welcoming space where individuals from all walks of life can connect, appreciate, and share in the beauty of Yoruba culture.
GOODWILL TO MANKIND
Through our initiatives, events, and collaborations, we aim to contribute positively to the communities we engage with, fostering goodwill and leaving a lasting impact on the hearts and minds of those we reach.
Empowerment & Esteem Communication
Our Areas of
Support & Focus
- Clean Water Access to needy communities
- Basic amenities
- Food to the needy
- Scholarship
Clean supply of water through borehole
We understand the critical importance of clean water for health and well-being. Through our borehole projects, we aim to provide communities with a reliable source of clean water, ensuring a healthier and more secure future.
Scholarships & Assistance
Education is a powerful tool for preserving and perpetuating cultural heritage. YorubaCHFrance is committed to supporting scholarship programs that empower individuals to delve deeper into the study of Yoruba culture, history, and traditions. Through scholarships, we aim to nurture a new generation of enthusiasts, scholars, and ambassadors who will carry the torch of Yoruba heritage forward.
Food supply & feeding campaign
Hunger should never be a barrier to a fulfilling life. We run food supply initiatives and feeding campaigns to alleviate immediate needs, ensuring that no one in our communities goes to bed hungry.
We believe that change is a collective effort. We welcome people from all walks of life to join us in making a difference. Whether through material contributions or financial support, your generosity can help us touch more lives and amplify the impact of our projects.