Africa Int'l House: Venue for Historic Dialogue on African American Women in Yoruba Tradition of Egungun Panel, Community Partners Announced
Africa Int'l House named official venue partner for groundbreaking panel on African American Women in Yoruba Tradition of Egungun. Community partners include Dr. Bolaji Campbell, Africa World Press, Motherland Productions, Tola's Creations Wellness Shop, Chicago Women's Orisha Society, Baba Adedayo Laoye, Olosha's United, Dance Africa Chicago, Mama Africa's Boutique, Chi-Village, and Chef Kheph.
- Chicago, IL (1888PressRelease) July 20, 2023 - The Office of HRG Olori Oba Olamiji Sango Obadina Pearse, in partnership with Afin Osagiyan and The National Egbe Egungun Oyotunji Village, presents the inaugural panel discussion on African American Women in the Yoruba Tradition of Egungun & Ancestral Agency. This groundbreaking event will take place in Chicago, IL at Africa International House, marking the first stop of a series of panels that will shine a light on the significant role African American women play in the Yoruba ancestral society tradition.
Panelists include:
Chicago’s Egbe Egungun Iya Agan Iyanifa Fatola Adesanya-Kerr,
Iyanifa Dunmade Adekola Adedapo, and
Dr. Kemberly Washington Olorisa Sangolade Ademuwagun Oni Oni.
Panel Moderator: Dr. Bolaji Campbell, a distinguished expert and Professor of African and African Diaspora Art at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Special guest: His Royal Majesty Oba Adejuyigbe EAO Adefunmi, Oloyotunji II, King of Yoruba people North America, is slated to provide the history of Egungun Society Oyotunji and detail how the Egbe positioned itself to include the support of women.
Additional event details: This event, the first of its kind in Chicago, promises to be an illuminating and transformative experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the panelists and explore the powerful interplay between African American women and the Yoruba tradition of Egungun. With its groundbreaking nature, this event sets the stage for a series of panels that will celebrate and amplify the voices and contributions of African American women in Yoruba Tradition.
Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Venue: African International House
Address: 6200 S. Drexel Chicago,IL 60637
Special feature: Joining us as the food partner for the event is Chef Kheph, who will be providing small chops, adding a delightful culinary experience to the occasion.
This historic event is expected to draw a cultured and intimate audience of 30-35 attendees.
We are proud to have the support and collaboration of our esteemed Community Partners, including:
Africa International House (Venue Partner)
Dr. Bolaji Campbell
Africa World Press
Motherland Productions
Tola's Creations Wellness Shop
Chicago Women's Orisha Society
Baba Adedayo Laoye
Olosha's United
Muntu Dance Theatre
Dance Africa Chicago
Mama Africa's Marketplace
Chi-Village
Chef Kheph
Bishop Jack Bomar and Hillside International Truth Center
Prince Akintobi in service of HRH Oba Adefunmi II
Premium World Brand Management
The Office of HRM Oba Adefunmi, Oloyotunji II
The Office of HRG Olori Olamiji Pearse
The National Egbe Egungun Oyotunji Village USA
The Chicago Egbe Egungun
Their involvement and contributions have been instrumental in making this event a reality and showcasing the vibrant cultural heritage of the Yoruba tradition.
Community Partner Quotes
"It is an honor to work with Her Grace [Olori Olamiji] to bring such an important topic as this to the Chicago community. We hope it brings about an awakening and continues our most sacred ancestral traditions into the next generation." Ela Co-Founder Chicago Orisha Women’s Society
“It’s vital that we continue to carry on our traditions and uplift institutions who prioritize the betterment of the African Diaspora at all times.” Sobenna Worrill, Founder. Chi Village
“The contribution that Dr. Bolaji Campbell has made to our community with the research and writing of Fabric of Immortality: Ancestral Power, Performance, and Agency in Egungun Artistry is timeless and invaluable. His highlighting within the text, women’s instrumental role in fostering community, preserving ancestral customs and quelling traditional disruption and political unrest are just a few of the points this works features that we will highlight through real world discussions with the panel.” reflects HRG Olori Olamiji, “Coming to Chicago to launch this series of events is a full circle moment for me. I’m looking forward to hosting our esteemed elders and community partners at this historic panel dialogue.”
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