“One Heritage, Many Nations — United Under One Crown.”

AOYAD connects Yoruba monarchs, chiefs, and royal descendants in over 35 countries. Each chapter acts as a royal branch of the Mother Council, preserving Yoruba heritage and promoting cultural unity worldwide.

“Every country with Yoruba blood is a branch of one royal tree.”

(Ref: Constitution Article 5.3 — Regional Chapters)

Africa Council (Headquarters)

Main center of AOYAD operations and policy direction.

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Europe Council

Royal diplomacy and cultural exchange across Europe.

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North America Council

Royal families and cultural leaders in the U.S. and Canada.

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South America Council

Afro-Yoruba heritage and educational programs in Latin America.

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Asia & Oceania Council

Emerging royal chapters and heritage schools across Asia & the Pacific.

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Secretariat

Supervised by the Global Secretariat and Royal Council.

B. National Chapters — Each national chapter operates under the authority of the Secretary-General’s Office and must seek approval before public activities to ensure unity with AOYAD’s global framework.

• Organize approved cultural festivals and royal seminars.
• Register and verify members.
• Promote unity among local Yoruba communities.
• Submit plans and reports for Secretariat authorization.
• Represent AOYAD at government or royal events only under official directive.

Each Chapter Has: AOYAD Emblem and Royal Seal; Registered Charter Number; National Executive Committee (President, VP, Secretary-General, Treasurer, PRO).

Active royal descendant councils currently include —

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United Kingdom
Yoruba Heritage House, London
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United States
Yoruba Royal Diaspora Network, Atlanta & Missouri
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Canada
Yoruba Cultural Development Forum, Toronto
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Brazil
Afro-Yoruba Heritage Institute, Bahia
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Ghana
AOYAD Head Council & Royal Secretariat, Accra

Nigeria
AOYAD Cultural Hub, Abeokuta
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Benin Republic
Yoruba Royal Union of Porto-Novo
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Togo
Yoruba Cultural Alliance of Lomé
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Côte d’Ivoire
Yoruba Community Council of Abidjan
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Congo (DRC)
Yoruba Royal Forum of Kinshasa
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South Africa
Yoruba Royal Council of Southern Africa, Johannesburg
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Germany
Yoruba Cultural Leadership Alliance, Berlin
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France
Yoruba Heritage Promotion Centre, Paris
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UAE
Yoruba Business & Cultural Council, Dubai
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Senegal
Yoruba Royal Community of Dakar
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Cameroon
Yoruba Cultural Union of Yaoundé

A. Yoruba World Heritage Forum

Annual summit for leaders to adopt royal resolutions.

B. Diaspora Cultural Week

Simultaneous celebration of language, arts, and tradition.

C. Global Royal Exchange Program

Mentorship for young Yoruba royal descendants.

D. AOYAD Digital Secretariat

Online coordination hub for reporting and communication.

New chapters may only be formed under the instruction and supervision of the Secretary-General’s Office. Requirements:

• 1️⃣ At least 10 Yoruba royals or descendants in the country.
• 2️⃣ Official proposal and constitution compliance form.
• 3️⃣ ₦1,000,000.00 Charter Fee (or local equivalent).
• 4️⃣ Formation of an interim committee subject to approval.

Once approved, AOYAD issues a Certificate of Charter and a Royal Seal of Recognition.

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AOYAD — Uniting Yoruba Royalty Worldwide.